Customer Reviews

Swim School: Baby and Me Float

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
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The first time I used the "Baby and Me Float" I was comforted by the proximity of my child. I actually cuddled him the first 15-minutes, or so. Baby sits a little deeper in this float than the cheap ones drug stores carry, so that gave me peace of mind. The float requires 100% adult interaction, as baby could tip it over if left unattended. We usually swim as a family, so either my husband, or I would carry our son into the water, and place him in the float, while the other parent slipped into the ring. If you're considering using this float without assistance from another adult, I recommend leaving the float on the deck before entering the water. This way you're free to carry your baby into the water without distractions.

Both my husband and I were comfortable using the float. That's saying a lot! My husband is 6'7" tall and weighs 240 pounds, while I'm only 5'3" tall and weigh.... What? If you expected me to divulge my weight on a product review, you're crazy! Anyhow, the float accommodates a variety of shapes, sizes, and weights. Aqua Leisure does not provide a weight capacity for this product, which I find unusual, but considering it's a floatation device and water weight is drastically different than actual weight, it might be discretionary. The float is recommended for babies 6-months to 2-years. That's probably an accurate recommendation; however, I wouldn't use age as the determining factor. If your child sits confidently in a highchair, then they're probably strong enough for this float. In addition, the baby seat is rather generous, so it accommodates older, or larger children as well.

The "Baby and Me Float" is long lasting. We used the float for two summers without leaks, or puncture wounds. Phoenix has a long outdoor season, April through October, so that's equivalent to 6 or 7 months of continual use. I'd say that's an exceptional record for a floatation device. I'm not sure if the float deflates if the toy bar's penetrated, as my son wasn't much of a nibbler at that age. Although if you ask me, the toy bar's useless. The balls don't roll easily, and the rings are difficult to slide. Well, for a 1-year old anyway.

(...) It truly enhanced our summertime fun, so I'll gladly recommend it.

Be careful, and happy floating,
Mary :)

I received this float for my one-year-old last christmas. We recently put in a pool and my baby absolutely loves the Baby & Me Float! When she sees it she starts getting excited and knows that soon she will be in the water. Using this float requires 100% adult supervision since the adult fits into the open-ended ring and the baby sits in the enclosed seat facing you. Without the adult in the float it would tip over. The upside, however, is that your baby gets your undivided attention and you get a leg workout by using that time to do kicking laps around the pool! This float has made our water experiences very enjoyable. At 12 months of age she already knows how to kick her feet on demand because she can see me do it and she is not afraid of the water. I would recommend this float to anyone who is interested in family water fun.

This was a great find for my little guy. I was originally looking for just a single float for the baby, and I found this. I thought it was a great idea, because it would keep you close to your baby, with your hands free.
My son absolutely loved this toy. It kept him well supported, no tipping. (He weighs about 20 lbs.) He could kick his legs and play with the attached ball toys, but I think what he enjoyed most was being face to face with us. I would reccommend this toy to anyone.

This float is designed to introduce the baby to water, allowing the baby to see you at all times. We have purchased other floats, from the same manufacturer, and others, none compares to this Baby and Me Float! Our five month-old loves to stay in the water with us and kick! Plus, pool time means better sleep time! I recommend this item!

I had this for my son when we visited the grandparents in FL. and he loved it. Now that we live in FL and have a pool I'm getting a new one for my 4mo old. I really liked it b/c since w/ your baby in *any* float you need to stay with them for safety, at least with this one you get to float comfortably along. The float is strong enough to hold you both.

The one thing I don't like- no weight guidelines. I've found this with most of their products. I'd like to see a weight not an age guide.

My 3 1/2 mo. old daughter loves it! Supports her 13 lbs great, I hold on to her just a bit but won't have to for much longer. Highly recommend this for mom's (or dad's aunts, grandma's..) wanting to share the experience of water with their little one. Also, my daughter was barely in the water 5 minutes when she was already reaching for the colored rings, twirling them around. Stimulated her brain a bit - can't beat that. And this was our first time EVER in the water!

I read one of the other reviews that stated this float was very dangerous for her heavier one year old. I think this is ridiculous. I have used this float for my 4 month old and my 3 year old and it can definitely support either weight with no problem. We've had kids up to 35 pounds play in it (I do not recommend this) and have a ball with their parent. Any float will be dangerous if you do not supervise your child. It is not a lifepreserver, it's a toy.

I bought this float when my daughter was about six months old. She loved it and quickly learned to love the pool, she is three now and is loves to swim (she uses a floating suit). My second daughter was enjoying it until someone stole it from the pool. I think I enjoyed it as much as them as I had quality time in the pool with them. Also, it makes it easier to juggle multiple kids in the pool at one time if one is "attached" to you. Highly recommend this toy. I'm on line now to replace ours!

Maybe I'm just paranoid but the section of the float where the baby sits holds less air than the adult section. I wouldn't dare let go, but it seemed like my baby started to sink & possibly MIGHT tip if I didn't hold the adult side down. I have to admit though, my 17 pound 3-1/2 month old loves it. He can sit up with little support and goes to town kicking.

We bought this for my son, who was about 9 months old at the time. He absolutely loved being in the water. I liked the fact that I could be right there, facing him, talking to him, kicking us around the pool. He soon learned to kick, too, and would lean the was he wanted to kick. Sometimes my 5 year old daughter would go in it facing him and I would stay at their side. It was a lot of fun for the family. The only problem was the ring holder. My sister had the same float, and both boys bit a hole in theirs before the summer ended. It was just too tempting a target, right in front of them for periods of time, with those new, interesting, sharp little teeth! Gently encouraging him not to bite didn't work, but I would buy this again if I have another baby simply for the enjoyment on all our parts!

Revision: I see that this product is going for $60...that is waaaay too much! This is a plastic blow-up float, not worth more than $20. Swimways makes great floats and swim trainers for kids of all stages of learning, for much better prices. We have a Swimways Baby Spring Float with Canopy for my youngest (21 month old) and we love it! And it was less than $20. Good luck!