Swim Float Kids Back Belt: Pool Bubble Water Trainer Training Device 3-12 Year Old

Update: While on vacation this weekend with our grandchildren, the clip broke on the swim trainer. We were able to use a rubber band and have her step in and out of the trainer and it functioned while swimming, but not the same. Granddaughter had to hold it up every time she got out of the pool like a hoola-hoop or it slipped down to her hips. We ordered a new one because honestly she loves it and swims so well with it. But such a disappointment to have it break in the middle of vacation. This little thing out performed my expectations. We had been using a life vest and sometimes a puddle jumper for our wildly independent 2 year old granddaughter when she came over to swim. However, it was impossible to teach her to swim with a vest or puddle jumper on because neither allowed her to really level out to kick her feet and use her arm. She was constantly trying to take off the vest and puddle jumper. We swam with her without anything but she just jumps in thinking she can swim. While of course no floating device is a substitute for adult supervision ever and we never use one for that purpose, this swim trainer works as intended for her. She’s able to level herself out, kick her feet, and move her arms to swim around the pool. She’s so cute when she jumps in the pool and then puts her face in the water and takes off with her fierce determination to swim like her brothers. She loves being able to show off her swimming and is no longer trying to squiggle out of our arms to “swim” when she doesn’t quite know how. She also loves to keep this trainer on and has not yet decided to get it off. She calls it’s her “swim backpack.” While we don’t truly trust any device to stay on her and to keep her safe without an adult staring at her, this has definitely helped her be able to learn how to swim more while also helped us teach her without her constantly thinking she already knows how. Definitely helps this Gigi be able to get up the steps without worrying that she’s jumped back in without any flotation help. Again, it’s not a life vest and we must be watch 100 percent of the time because we trust nothing but adult eyes staring at the grandkids in the pool but this sure does help her slow down and swim. I’m a Florida born and raised, so our family is super aware of the danger of drownings. I hesitated to write this review as I don’t want to give an impression that it is something that will allow anyone to take their eyes off their child while in the water. So just going overboard in making that clear! We love it and our granddaughter loves it as an aide to help her learn to swim independently.

Helped my daughter feel more confident in the pool. Great for putting her in a good position to learn how to swim! Awesome that you can adjust for more or less floatability as comfort levels change. Easy to transport and pot on and off! Overall great product and quality!

This is great for younger kids/toddlers to learn to swim. It straps around their chest and keeps them afloat while leaving their arms free. The swim school we used to go to used these as a teaching device and my son loved them. In this photo, my son is 5 years old and weighs close to 40 lbs. He’s still not comfortable swimming in deep water so we used the backpack again and it barely keeps him floating now, but it was just enough to make it easier for him to remain above water for long Periods of time. Makes swimming more fun for him. Of course supervision is still mandatory.

I bought this for my son who just turned 6 and it’s really teaching him how to swim! I haven’t removed any plates yet because we just bought it but I can already tell he’s more confident in the water. I do plan on removing a plate soon to see how he does. I like this better than life vests and puddle jumpers because my son has more range of motion while swimming and it feels more natural instead of having a bulky life vest on. I’m always near him when he’s in the water with this on and wouldn’t trust this while not having my eyes on my son while in the pool. I think this is an excellent learning device and works well, easy to use and easy to get on and off and adjust but you definitely need to be there watching over your kids just to be safe!

This swim float back belt has been a fantastic training tool for our kids! It's lightweight, easy to buckle, and provides just the right amount of support to help build confidence in the water. We used it with our 5-year-old, and it kept him afloat while still allowing him to practice kicking and arm movements without restricting motion. The adjustable strap is secure and comfortable, and it’s great that it fits a wide age range, perfect if you have multiple kids learning to swim. Definitely a helpful tool for any parent teaching their child to feel safe and independent in the pool. Would buy again!

Amazing! My four year old was able to swim freely with confidence while wearing it in the pool. We had some trouble undoing the clasp but ended up slipping the whole thing over him and then tightening the loop instead. I would say this device is definitely more for kids who already know how to move around in the water and only need some assistance to stay afloat vs kids who do not know how to use their bodies to assist in swimming and/or floating.

I love everything about this floatie. It has been a huge encouragement to my 5 year old who is learning to swim. I feel like he is more capable than his courage will allow and wearing this floatie gives him just a bit more confidence to practice. The buckle stays tight and takes and extra step to remove it, making it safer for little kids who like buckles! Next summer my 3yo will start with his since I'm sure by the end of the summer my 5yo will be ready to swim without it.

Purchased for my three year-old granddaughter to assist with floating and swimming. However, she kept flipping on her back. It did keep her afloat , however, rather than practicing and learning how to swim face down, it turned out to be more so for learning how to flow on her back.