Pool Floats?

[SJ]

We want to start swimming with DD at our gym. She is 8 months old. I have looked into lessons, but DH wants to try on our own at this point.

Are there any pool floats or devices we should get? Or just swim diapers & hold her?

DH is sending me these links, but we have no clue what we are doing

www.amazon.com/Intex-59380EP-Inflatable-Pool-Cruiser/dp/B000FDAIHW/ref=pd_sim_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=17X0W5HZ41KZZBG7VPZB

www.amazon.com/Intex-59574EP-My-Baby-Float/dp/B00591FOQK/ref=zg_bs_1272923011_6

otteroo.com/collections/bath-product/products/otteroo-baby-floatie

Thanks!

[arch01]

Does it have a zero depth or 1' play area? If so-just hold her.

[spk926]

Are you sure the gym pool allows floaties? Most (all?) around here only allow approved life jackets. I would check with the pool before you start buying things.

[bcarp30]

I liked this one the best- www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00253T7R2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425923925&sr=8-1&keywords=mesh+infant+pool+float&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41gxjuJczRL&ref=plSrch

We also had a plastic one similar to the ones you posted but the edges were too high and DD would launch herself over them. This one has a wide base so she really couldn't pull up on anything to throw herself out of it.

[karinothing]

I agree with swim diaper and suit. A lot of public pools don't allow inflatable type stuff or separate floats (blocks visibility for life guards)

[hocus2]

So at 8 months you're going to be there the whole time unless you're talking about a kiddie pool with very little water.
I don't think you tubes or rafts. You should be able to just hold her.

My 5 year old swims with nothing and my 3 year is either in a kiddie pool or with an adult.

[ladygrey]

Most gyms and public pools don't allow flotation devices with the exception of life jackets. At that age, you're better off just holding her and bouncing/splashing around.

[SJ]

We have no idea what the gym allows- thank you!

And yes, we will absolutely (both) be there the whole time.

[anna7602]

Mar 9, 2015 13:00:55 GMT -5 spk926 said:

Are you sure the gym pool allows floaties? Most (all?) around here only allow approved life jackets. I would check with the pool before you start buying things.

Our local Y is quite strict about what's allowed in the water during free swim time (and during baby swim lessons, FWIW).

[Redpoppy]

Our Y gives access to all the floats, bubbles, puddle jumpers, etc (maybe not the life jackets) during free swim. We always just used theirs. But at 8 months I would just hold her, most people go that route.