Hold on to the woggle on each side and when you feel as though you can keep your balance without moving your feet. Once your child is able to hold on to the side and move their way to an exit, they are well on their way to being water safe. Repeat the above but only lift your leg out a little way to the side and then bring it back to the middle. As their confidence builds, you should move on to more head down swimming so we can introduce sinking rings and items at the bottom of the pool so that their head goes into the water and their alignment and kicking improves.

One of the most popular buoyancy aids, the swimming noodle, is a simple polythene foam cylinder approximately 3 inches in diameter and about 58 inches long. Unlike some other auto-inflate devices that you wear around your waist, Tekrapod sits comfortably and barely noticeably on your back between your shoulder blades, like a mini rucksack. Initially you should support them with your hand underneath their lower back as they lay in the water. The Dry Bag and Tow Float from Lomo are available in pink and high vis (although slightly muted) orange. For competing, have a look at the racing goggles which come in low profile designs to give a secure, hydrodynamic shape and are designed to reduce water drag and friction, which will aid your speed and performance.To start this process, in the middle of the pool support your child facing away from you and keep their head above the water. They should then sit down at the end of the pool while waiting for you to get out of the pool next to them. We use analogies such as riding a bicycle to get that idea of constant motion and turning in the water.

A great 15L unobtrusive float from Lake District-based company Puffin Swim that’s a friend to the environment as you explore it! The dry bag is easily accessible from the water (although we would probably use a waterproof bag for your phone, just in case! There are a number of different kinds of tow float on the market: we tested a range of products with different features so you can decide which is right for you. Our extensive range of goggles from the likes of Speedo, Aqua Sphere, Arena and Zoggs include styles with one piece frames or adjustable nose bridges, quick-adjust straps and clear, coloured, tinted or mirrored lenses for varying light conditions. Then encourage them to move slowly, one step at a time and only move one part of their body at a time to make sure that there are always 3 points of contact with the ladders.Please make sure you drink plenty of fluids after your sessions because the heat of the pool can dehydrate you. Can be used like a traditional swimming pool ‘noodle’ or for outdoor swimmers it can be towed behind you while swimming using the waist strap. A perpetual worry for open water swimmers is, what will I do if I get into difficulty in deep water and far from shore?

This is a demonstration of how we use two short woggles to help promote your young child's independence in the water and develop reaching, and leg kicks. When climbing out using the wall, the objective is to get your child climbing out as independently as possible. This is where you need to start practicing this skill over and over again until your child is confident in their floating.

In our test we easily towed four day-packs, four pairs of shoes, clothes, towels, flasks of tea and water, and a picnic. Verdict: A well-designed, well-crafted bit of kit, made in the UK, that allows you to take your adventure swimming to the next level. Once swimming, hydrate by drinking from the tube that attaches to the side of the float with a clip.

But we do want to stress that while this skill will make your child much safer in the water, they should be supervised in the water at all times. Swimming goggles are an essential piece of your swim kit if you don’t want sore, streaming eyes after a trip to the swimming pool. For fitness and leisure swimmers, we have comfortable fitting goggles that feature anti-fog technology to keep your lenses clear and technology like Speedo Biofuse and Arena Liquid Silicone for cushioned comfort and a flexible fit. Swimming on their back is an important life skill for your child to learn as once they are comfortable doing so, it means that their airway will be clear in the event of the need for using life preservation skills.Missed payments may affect your ability to use Clearpay in the future and your details may be passed onto a debt collection agency working on Clearpay's behalf. To build their skills at this point, you should remove your hand underneath their lower back first, while encouraging them to keep their tummy up.