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great floatie
I bought this floatie earlier this summer for my 8 month old daughter. It was the only one I could find that was suggested for her age and had a built in shade. I don't have to worry about her head getting burned. She has had a lot of fun floating in the pool using the buggy. I was very happy to find that it is very sturdy, and it does help keep her out of the sun. I definitely recommend this floatie.

DONT GO TO THE BEACH WITHOUT THIS FLOAT
MY SON HAD A BLAST IN THE CAR AT THE BEACH. HE IS 11 MONTHS AND LOVE RIDING OVER THE WAVES. HE LOVES IT IN THE POOL AS WELL. HEY MOMS THE TOP OF THIS CAR HAS A ROOF FOR SUN PROTECTION. GREAT PRODUCT. LOVE IT!!!

Best Shaded baby boat
I tried every baby boat with a shade out there for our 10 month old as we live in sunny AZ. This was the best one I tried, and it's very cute. Although it could be easier to get him in and out, it isn't bad if you just tilt the canopy over to the side. I would suggest velcro on the BACK supports to alleviate this. (My friend has a bulldozer boat that has velcro in the FRONT and the baby plays with the velcro a lot.) The "spring float" allows him to sit too low in the water and he keeps putting his face in the water unless you hold him upright continuously. I think the spring float would be more appropriate for about 18 months rather than 9 months as it says (and my boy is not small!). The "adjustable shade float" is okay as a boat, but the shade is horrible. It doesn't really sit over the baby's head for shade and it is so floppy that doesn't stay nice and rounded like the picture shows, even if you overinflate it. We even took the "sun smart buggy" on vacation with us, and several people at the resort wanted to know where we got it.

Sun Smart Buggy
I think it is wrong that this item can only be sent to the US. Is there any way it can be posted to Perth Western Australia in Australia

Baby you can drive my car!
My son loves this toy. We bought it for him the summer he was almost 1 year old. Now he's close to 2 years old and still loves it. I like the shade. It makes taking him in and out a bit challenging, but it does block the sun well. Don't leave it in the hot sun too long though, ours got too hot and got a hole in it... but he loves it so much we're going to get another one. ... Read more

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We like it enough we're going to give it a 3rd try
Our toddler loves her float! She's quite comfortable in it, and it (thankfully) gives our arms a break in the pool. However, we're about to return our second one to the store to give it a 3rd shot. First one, the steering wheel broke off before we even got it blown up (and left a couple of unsafe, sharp plastic pieces behind). Store swapped it out for us, no problem, except now the second one has a leak (blew it up last night, it's flat this morning). Guess we'll be taking it back again. Hopefully the third time's the charm as my daughter really seems to like it and (despite our experience thus far) it feels like it ought to be more durable than many of the alternatives.

OK for very young babies
3-stars for fun because he enjoyed it for about 5 minutes till he realized that he couldn't hit the water with his hands.

3-stars for educational value because there really isn't any.

5-stars for durability because we just bought it and he probably won't use it again till he is a better swimmer.

We bought this toy for our 18 month old son who is fearless when it comes to the water (but doesn't understand that you can't breathe underwater....so he has to be watched closely). He kept trying to dive out of it and then he would cry because he couldn't reach the water to splash-splash.

This toy is better suited for either a much younger child who is afraid of the water or one that is already a swimmer.

Passed the two year old test
We got our "toddler racer" in the mail yesterday, and my two year old son was already honking the horn, turning the wheel and trying to climb in before I could finish inflating it. Our pool experience was a lot more fun as we could swim and play games with him without having to take turns holding him at all times. He had a blast, too. He's still obsessed with it and is actually sitting in it right now (inside the house). Highly recommended!

great little float
i purchased this float for my son when he was two - he is now almost four and now my 10 month year old son uses it - that's how durable this product is - it's easy to blow up and deflate, the kids fit comfortably in the seat and the horn is fun for the kids - they are not as scared of the water if they pretend that they are driving a little car - great price too!

Saved our Vacation!!!!!!
My husband and I could not be in the water at the same time becouse our 1 1/2 year old was terrified of the water. Every time we wanted to go to Mothers Beach we knew we would be able to swim together and that sort of put a damper on our day but this boat was a life saver!!!!!We could now put our son on his boat and both my husband and I could go in the water together. The only problem we have now comes in when we try to take our son out of his boat!!!!Not an easy task! We love it and now we look forward to taking our son with us on our trip to lake Mead!!!!This boat is a vacation saver! Thank You! ... Read more

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Very Disappointed
I bought this suit for my 18 month old daughter. I had read the reviews, but bought it to try for myself. Within one minute of being in the pool, my daughter tipped over face first into the water. If the child leans forward even a little, the tube tips them over face first into the water! It scared my daughter! I took the suit back and am now searching for something safer for a beginner swimmer.

Great Pool Fun
This is the perfect thing for the young child who loves the water but doesn't yet know how to swim. It helps my 25 month old granddaughter because it gives her the feeling of independence that she wants. We keep her within arms reach but she uses her arms and legs to propel herself around the pool. I highly recommend this.

Best floatie!
We bought this for our son ans he just loves it and we do too! He used to be afraid of being in our pool and would clutch on to us and nobody had fun. But after we bought this floatie he loves going in the pool with us and even built up the courage to jump in! Great floatie!

this wonderful invention
this toy is the best thing known to man for your little guy or girl...ours have went through two kids...my little brother jake who is 7 now and my two year old son kaibnee. i was always scared taking kaibnee to the pool because his ideal thing was to jump off the edge wethere someone was standing there or now i was always afraid to turn my back for 5 seconds now kaibnee can jump in and hes fine and hes learning to paddles and kick his feet...this is truly the best know "swinwear" and i wouldnt allow my child to use anything but this

10 Stars-Best swim trainer for 2 through 6 year olds
I bought this for my son when he was 2 & he still uses it 3 years later. It is still in perfect condition. He is training to swim but when he has this on he can jump in & play in the pool with confidence. We've even used it at water parks so he can play in the water without fear. I just bought a 2nd one for my 2 year old daughter. She too loves it and now has no fear of playing in the water. As soon as we put this on her she jumped in the water and started trying to swim.
We've tried many other types of trainers and found this to be the best. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Endorsed by three-time Olympic gold medalist Josh Davis as "the best way to learn to swim," this is an ingenious system designed for 2-to-3-year-olds who weigh between 20 and 35 pounds. Under adult supervision, youngsters sandwich themselves between two yellow foam plates that feature Velcro shoulder straps and slide toggles for adjustable fit. The ingenuity is in the composition of those foam plates: They're each composed of nine slices of foam.As a child's swimming skills increase with time, these float pads can be removed one by one; soon kids will be dog-paddling with the best of 'em--and all by themselves! If it's not a perfect substitute for swimming lessons from a qualified instructor, the Safe T. Seal Little Swimr Swim Trainer does provide a wonderful way for kids to gain confidence in the water. --Tony Mason ... Read more

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Best swimmy ever
This is the best swimmy out on the market right now. It completely keeps your child out of the water. As you take the panels out as they grow they don't even realize that they can swim. Before you know it you don't need it anymore.

My 2 1/2 year old swims by herself
My 2 1/2 year old can really swim by herself. As long as she has the vest on I let her have free rein in the pool. She really has learned to kick and user her arms unrestraint by other floation devices. Just recently we have taken the vest off and she really can swim on her back without assistance and on her stomach with some supervision. I have used the vest for last summer and this summer. I recommend that you rinse it out in after every use and keep it out of the sun or the materal will break down. One extra thing they could do is put some cushioning on the bungee cords under the arms. My daughter loves it too!

Works painfully well
I bought a couple of these last summer for my (then) 4 and 8 year old sons. They are on the slim side and had no trouble keeping the device on. They both felt comfortable in the pool and even released their terror grip from my shoulders. The MAIN PROBLEM is the chaffing. Since the device is meant to float, it goes with gravity and goes up. This causes the straps on the side to bunch up under the armpits and rub the skin raw. It works but is painful by the end of the day.

Just a quick note
Just a quick note to the parent who has the 'strikes' against it, it clearly says 20-30 pounds, NOT 37 pounds, that would explain half your problems. Get the bigger one.

great learn to swim tool
Both of my kids have used this "vest" and they loved it! My older daughter now 5.5 learned to swim independently before she was five. My younger daughter is almost swimming. We never had any problems with it. ... Read more

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great swim toy
My 2 yr. old absolutely loves this tube. And I feel confident knowing he cannot easily slide out of it. Also, the heavy duty rubber inner tube is unlikely to pop like a cheap plastic float.

The BEST flotation for your young "swimmer"
I tried several of the swim "suits" that help smaller children stay afloat. Some may be better preperation for swimming, but this one is the best for safety. The pressurized ring keeps the child's face out of the water with minimal to no effort on their part. Other rings or "suits" tip your child forward and dip their face in the water unless the child is very strong. At the same time with this ring they can kick and direct themselves all over the pool. You MIGHT find this item in your local store but they are always sold out in mine. I have one for my 4 year old but I need a second for my just turned 2 year old, so I'm thrilled to find it here!

Of course, no matter how safe an item, you still can't even turn your back on a child in a swimming pool. ... Read more

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This thing is great!
This was purchased for my son who began using it when he was 1 1/2 years old and he LOVED it. It gave him independence(with mom or dad very close) and mobility and made him feel just like his older siblings. He's now 3 and becoming an excellent swimmer and now he's passed the sweater down to his little brother. Only one thing, the innertube tends to rupture and we've repaired it over and over so we're giving up on the old one and buying a new one for our baby. ... Read more

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Best swim float around!!!
We used the swim sweater a couple of years ago when my 6 yr. old was 2 1/2. We put in a pool and went through many floatation devices, all which were terribly cumbersome or they didn't hold him upright. Then we found this. What a wonderful product!!! He took to the water right away and never looked back. It basically taught him HOW to swim. You still have to kick your legs and move your arms to get from one place to another. He used the swim sweater for two years in a row and now swims like a pro. My little girl is now using this and she's two in July. She loves it as much as her brother did and so do we!

MUST HAVE!
My 3 year old is afraid of pools. She went in the pool with me and within 10 minutes or so let go of my hand and floated around on her own. Since then, she doesn't want anyone's help getting in the pool and floats all around - it has really boost her water confidence! I highly recommend this product!

Fun in the Sun!
My two-year old loves the pool. She hates the confinement of floats, though, so I would carry her around in the water constantly wrestling to keep her from pushing away to attempt swimming on her own. She LOVES her swim sweater. Even though I am with her every second in the water I don't have to constantly cling on to her - she feels so autonomous and is really getting good at paddling around the pool. She stays upright (I was worried about her going under easily like with water wings) and there is no risk of the swim sweater coming off - it is like a bathing suit. Put on the swim sweater and a pair of little swimmer diapers (and a healthy coating of Hawaiian Tropic baby faces) and you are ready for fun in the sun! ... Read more

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Great Help
I found these items to be extremely helpful. After spending hours holding my kids in the pool, we all completely enjoyed and appreciated the freedom these items offered the kids in the pool. And the price is right. ... Read more