My son has a fear of the big pool. He's ok in baby pools but freaks out when his feet can't touch. Would this be a good device to get him comfortable?
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We use this for my 5 year old daughter as a swim aid so she can freely "swim" in water over her head without holding onto anything. She is confident and feels very secure with it on and wouldn't think of going in the water without it. The best feature is the removable pads as her confidence and skill levels grow. After a few weeks we took a layer out and she didn't even notice it. However, she loved the water already and was desperate to learn to swim on her own. For a great safe flotation for kids before the desire to actually swim, try a Puddle Jumper. We had one when she was 3 and 4 which was perfect. At 5 we got the device pictured so she could learn to swim. We use this for my 5 year old daughter as a swim aid so she can freely "swim" in water over her head without holding onto anything. She is confident and feels very secure with it on and wouldn't think of going in the water without it. The best feature is the removable pads as her confidence and skill levels grow. After a few weeks we took a layer out and she didn't even notice it. However, she loved the water already and was desperate to learn to swim on her own. For a great safe flotation for kids before the desire to actually swim, try a Puddle Jumper. We had one when she was 3... » Read More We use this for my 5 year old daughter as a swim aid so she can freely "swim" in water over her head without holding onto anything. She is confident and feels very secure with it on and wouldn't think of going in the water without it. The best feature is the removable pads as her confidence and skill levels grow. After a few weeks we took a layer out and she didn't even notice it. However, she loved the water already and was desperate to learn to swim on her own. For a great safe flotation for kids before the desire to actually swim, try a Puddle Jumper. We had one when she was 3 and 4 which was perfect. At 5 we got the device pictured so she could learn to swim. « Show Less
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Yes ... My son loves it and its really comfortable and helps him a lot ... I recommend al 100%
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The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers crossed :)) The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers... » Read More The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers crossed :)) « Show Less
756886
We use this for my 5 year old daughter as a swim aid so she can freely "swim" in water over her head without holding onto anything. She is confident and feels very secure with it on and wouldn't think of going in the water without it. The best feature is the removable pads as her confidence and skill levels grow. After a few weeks we took a layer out and she didn't even notice it. However, she loved the water already and was desperate to learn to swim on her own. For a great safe flotation for kids before the desire to actually swim, try a Puddle Jumper. We had one when she was 3 and 4 which was perfect. At 5 we got the device pictured so she could learn to swim.
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If your son has fear of the pool, I agree with pp that a puddle jumper would be a great option, since it will keep his head above wáter for sure and when he feels more comfortable in the wáter, I would switch him to the back float.
561575
It works comfortably for my daughter. It may not be the best choice if your child is one to sit on the potty for long periods of time before actually going, but then again I don't think many potty seats would be comfortable for that long. We haven't had any problems with it for lack of comfort. It's handy to have. We don't use it in the house but keep it in our vehicle for use on the go. It has saved us a few times when we were on the road and wouldn't have been able to get to a restroom in time.
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My son is nine months old now and is sitting up and splashing in this tub. He doesn't seem uncomfortable despite the position of his legs (they are so flexible as babies). My main concern at this point is now that he is sitting up in the tub, he is able to grab the faucet handle and possibly change the temperature of the water before I grab his little hands. I think once they are able to sit up, they need to be in the "big" tub.
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My son used it before he sat up. The seat is a little deep but before my son could sit up essentially we put him in it in a laid back position so his legs were almost straight out in front of him in the leg holes versus sitting straight up and down. His head stayed out of the water that way and he would just float.
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I don't think so, it's been a great little float for having the little one next to me in the pool, but I would not trust it for real life saving duty. A determined kid could pretty easily get into a dangerous situation with it.
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I think you should try the Aqua Tot - especially since she's been doing lessons. My daughter is similar in height/weight and it worked perfectly for her so she can move around more than if she was in an inflatable.
548990
we bought this last year for our 1year old and she is 2 and still uses it. we love it and it makes her feel safe in our pool. hope this helps
2032761
Wondering if this worked for your child, or if you found something better? I am looking for a solution to the same problem with my son. Thanks!
2253161
It would have to be a really large pool. I would be scared of the kids hitting the sides of the pool.
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My pool is 6' in the deep end. It does ok. My previous Aquabot functioned better however I paid allot more money for it. It's repair costs were prohibitive. This device has fewer parts and should hold up better. This device has a (1) hour setting and (3) hour setting. It will take longer to clean your pool so once it shuts off, turn the switch off and on and it will repeat itself. Good luck!
1880959
Yes. I think it will scare ducks that lite on a pool. You would have to keep the sensitivity setting on high. I use lithium batteries because they last longer. Hope that helps.
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Look at a Puddle Jumper. I put my son in that when he was 20 months, and it worked great for about 2 years. I'd keep in in one now, but he's stocky, and out grew it. Google Puddle Jumper, and watch the videos of the little one's swimming. It works great!
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Not at all! I actually gave this tub to a friend of mine because I thought it was too small for my 1 year old at the time. Try the inflatible tub from "One Step Ahead".
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If you wish to use the footrest, then yes. I have 4 of these in my pool; Friends 5' tall to 6'3" tall have used them and were very comfortable. The 5' tall person's feet couldn't touch the footrest so she instead used the side bars to rest her feet. These chairs are very comfortable; the sling seat is roomy and the headrest is perfect, you aren't laying flat. They hold air for a very long time. Good product!!
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I haven't tried that but it seems to key in on the baby's movement more, however any movement will make it think all is ok. Try to only use it in a static environment where the baby is the only thing that can move.
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I use the BlockTile in a small pool changing room. It is comfortable to walk on and the pieces snap together easily. It is made of hard plastic with perforations so water can leak through easily. My kids (ages 3 and 5) have no problem walking on ir. But I do not think it would be comfortable for a baby to crawl on it since the material itself is very hard.
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I don't know. Too scared to put underwater. Mainly got in case I drop in pool.