When to use a floatation jacket

Flotation jackets are a great way to help your baby enjoy the water, but make sure you buy this baby swimwear at the right time.

Most babies love the water and as a parent it's great to see them splashing around and enjoying the freedom that being in the pool brings. Whilst you can take your baby swimming fairly soon after birth if you choose, giving your child the freedom to float on its own doesn't come until a little bit later in life - which is why you need to choose your baby swimwear carefully..


Baby Swimwear for Warmth

To begin with, the most important attribute of your baby's swimwear is protection from the cold. Young babies can get cold quickly, even in warm water and the moment you see your baby shivering, you should take them out of the pool, wrap them in a dry towel and leave the swimming until another day. Advances in baby swimwear technology mean that you can now buy specific products, like the Konfidence Babywarma wetsuit, that are designed to help your baby stay warm for as long as possible. It's more important that your baby stays warm than it is that he or she floats alone, and because the first year or more of swimming with your baby is about bonding, acclimatisation and increasing confidence in the water, flotation jackets simply aren't necessary.


Baby Swimwear for Floating

As your baby gets older and is more used to the water, you can look at adding flotation jackets to your baby swimwear collection. Your baby will still be sensitive to the cold, so you'll want to introduce a flotation device that keeps them warm but gives them the opportunity to have more freedom in the water. That means leaving the legs and arms free for splashing, giving easy access to parents for nappy changing, but providing a non-bulky way to aid buoyancy. Dedicated flotation jackets are the perfect answer, and once your baby reaches the age of 16-24 months, depending on their development and progress, you can choose either a jacket or a vest with removable floats that will help your baby to do more for themselves in the water with your constant supervision. Before this age, it is recommended that you always hold your baby in the water.


Flotation Jackets and Baby Swimwear at Konfidence
Whatever stage your child is at, we can help you to choose the right baby swimwear. From Babywarmas to the Original Konfidence flotation jackets, we have everything you need to keep your baby warm and secure in the water. Check out our collections and buy online today, or call us for more information