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Looking to get your child swimming this summer? Here are some of my favorite devices that really work.
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items Summer is here and as a seasoned swim instructor these are my top recommended training devices that help small swimmers in the water. Please note these are swim training not life saving devices.
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Swim Training Equipment
Kickboards
Swim Goggles
Flippers
Swim Toys
Swim Training Equipment
Looking to help get your swimmer swimming this summer. Here are a few training devices that can help.
This training vest is very comfortable for the children and works great at building confidence in the water.
SwimWays Power Swimr Outdoor Pool Swim Vest
Soft and comfortable. Helps children build confindence in the water.
Pottwal Kids Swim Vest Neoprene & EPE
This is a must have with training ages 1-4. It is a great way to help them feel comfortable in the water.
Aquamentor Swiss Cheese Foam Floating Mat
This device works great. You can remove the floats to make the swimmer less buoyancy in the water.
Swim Float Kids Back Belt with Dual-Lock Buckle
Kickboards
Kickboards are a great way to help teach the proper kick and breathing techniques.
I reccommend kick boards for ages 4 and up. Looks for a small board for the little ones and a large one for older kids.
Junior Kickboard Buoy Swimming Aid & Trainer
The kickboards with the hand placement are nice to help them know the proper place to hold the board and easy for them to hold on to while kicking.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Swimming Kickboards
Swim Goggles
If you have a swimmer that really does not like to place their face in the water the goggles do help with that transition.
These are great googles that are very comfortable to wear.
Splash Place Kids Swim Goggles with Strap
These fit very well and are comfortable with no hair pulling or sliding down.
Frogglez Swimming Goggles: The Leader in Comfortable Water Gear
Mirrored or tinted goggles are nice on sunny days. It helps to have tinted when working on floating on their back to help keep the sun out of their eyes.
Kids' Mirrored Swimple Goggles | Tie Dye - TYR Sport
Flippers
Flippers are a great way to help fix swimmers kicks.
These are light and easy to slip on.
Cressi Mini Light Azure 23/24 Sports
Flippers are a great tool to help with the proper kick.
Kids Short Swim Fins, Lap Training Flippers
Swim Toys
When teaching little swimmers, it is a great idea to add in some toys to help keep their attention. Toys are also a great way to help encourage them to move about the water.
Little swimmers love to play with these small water toys. Helps them focus on trying to kick to reach the toy in the water.
Tub Works® Marine™ Mold Free Bath Toys, 6 Pack
Dive toys are a great way to teach swimming to the bottom of the pool.
Korlon Tec Underwater Pool Toys for Kids
Driving rings are a great fun way to help swimmers swim under the water.
Jasonwell Pool Toys Diving Rings - 28PCS
Reuseable water ballons are just a fun activity that you can use after lessons are over to have some play time. Kids love them.
12Pcs Reusable Water Balloons for Boys