Poolmaster Learn-to-Swim Vest, Adjustable Tube Floatation Swim Trainer and Swim Aid for Kids Ages 3 to 6 Years, Blue

I just purchased this tube trainer for my 2 year old daughter for going on vacation. She had not been in a pool in a year, but was floating around independently after about 2 minutes. The tube is very sturdy and I felt very safe with her in it. Of course you can never take your eyes off any child in the pool, but we were able to be in the pool without her attached to our hips. She was also learning to kick and could "swim" across the pool in no time. She loved having it on and wouldn't let us take it off until she had really had enough pool time, 2 hours later! I could tell she felt very confident and enjoyed exploring the pool on her own. I would highly recommend for 2 year olds and up who are just getting familiar with the pool. My daughter is pretty tall for her age and this fit great with room to grow.

Before using the float I read all of the review about the Velcro and I did not want to change it. I bought webbing strap and a buckle (blue strap and yellow buckle to match the vest) and sewed it on so that it buckles between the legs. It matches so well you would never know I added it. Tried the vest with my 38” 30lb 2.5 yr old son and it worked perfectly! Finally he can swim around without someone holding him under the waist and it was amazing to see his confidence. We swam laps the full length of the pool and you could see his swimming ability improving quickly. The Velcro did hold but I am glad I added the extra strap and buckle for peace of mind.

I loved this swim trainer. My 3 year old fit it perfectly. It wasn’t too big and it wasn’t too small. It kept him afloat. The tube was inflated by lungs though I wanted to inflate with a pump for max air inside the tube. The Velcro closure at the crotch never came loose but I returned the item because I know there is another product like this one with the only difference being the type of closure at the crotch. One closes with Velcro (this one) and the other closes with a connecting buckle type of closure. Two plastic ends that snap together. I feel more comfortable with the type of closure that is locked into place the way life jackets connect and stroller or high chair belts. It just makes me feel like the closure is more secure than this Velcro. This was very heavy duty Velcro though. It didn’t separate easily and as I said, it didn’t come loose once. It wasn’t cheap or dangerous at all. I just know that I prefer the other style swim trainer and would rather try that one since it’s about $10 cheaper on Amazon and also prime eligibile. ThisSwim trainer did exactly as it is supposed to. If he jumped into the pool from the outside he would go completely under water for a fraction of a second and the surface instantly due to the float. So his head would go under water but it wasn’t dangerous enough to cause chocking or water swallowing. That’s the only time he was able to be head under water, if he jumped into the pool from the outside. Other than that the swIm trainer kept his head above water while swimming or floating better than his puddle jumper. This product is exactly what it says it is. A swim trainer. So expect your toddler to put in work moving their arms, legs or preferably, both as they play in the pool. If your Toddler gets lazy or doesn’t understand the concept of kick and paddle, the will just stay still float with little movement. This style pool float is perfect for teaching toddlers how to swim. This could save life’s if used to teach small kids how to swim in water without a safety vest or float.

"This is too good to be true"- this is what I thought when I first saw this trainer. I was skeptical about it being sturdy enough and small enough to keep my little one inside the tube without tipping over or him slipping through it. Nevertheless, I ordered it. When it first arrived, I was quite impressed with the weight, good quality and the design. First time we put it on our (not quite 2 year old) son, he took off swimming by himself. It keeps his head above water, doesn't flip back or forth and...the most rewarding .. is to see his face enjoying swimming so much! Great product. Some of the cons of this "swimsuit" is that its a little tight to put on our boy. May be you should put it on first and then inflate the tube, but after its on- it works great!Happy swimming!

Very very mad about this purchase! I have purchased this same float every summer for 3 years! Love it! I went to my previous order of this item (the summer before), clicked the link and re-order THE EXACT SAME FLOAT!! Upon arrival the box looked the same. I took it with me to my aunts pool and in previous years the intube inside was heavy duty and needed a pump to inflate it. But it held the boys above the water. This year the item looks the same but it is a CHEAP REGULAR BLOW UP insert!!! Still, I blew into the float until it was fully inflated except it was hard to keep the air tight in the tube and plug it. Finally I put my son in the tube and thought well let's see...it was AWFUL! What was once a good float and gave me peace of mind was now putting my son face first in the water! I am so mad! I went back and read the discription to make sure nothing had changed and sure enough it states "heavy duty" float insert! Nope!!! This is really disappointing bc it was once a product I loved and always recommended!

I bought this because back in the mid 1980's i had something very similar for my son and i thought it would be good for my 2yr-old grandson. i bought the size 3-6 because my grandson is the size of a 4yr-old. The suit is not long enough to fit him. the gusset is tight around his crotch and it is a little difficult to get on over his head. we tried it even though he was a little uncomfortable. in the water it worked well enough but we ended up going back to his puddle jumper because he didn't like the piece between his legs. Also, the inner tube is plastic instead of the rubber inner tube from the 1980's model so i don't know how long that would have lasted. i may give this to a friend who can try it on her little granddaughter. i had high hopes for it since it was such a great tool in training my son. i give it a 3.