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Choosing a baby swim float that is both safe, durable, affordable, and beautiful can be a challenge amid a market filled with genuine and counterfeit products. In this article, Mytour introduces various types of baby swim floats and shares tips on selecting a float that is both safe and reasonably priced.
The Benefits of Baby Swim Floats
Ensuring Safety for Your Child
Baby swim floats are very safe for little ones as they are usually shallow, suitable for splashing and soaking rather than actual swimming. The shallow design helps mothers not worry about whether their child can swim or not. Moreover, moms can introduce their toddlers to water, practice initial exercises before sending them to actual swimming lessons.
Furthermore, public pools may not guarantee hygiene due to the use of various disinfectants, leading to itching or eye pain for children. Therefore, using a baby swim float for home swimming provides many advantages as it ensures regular and safe swimming for the child without the hassle of going to a public pool.
Three-tier inflatable pool for toddlers
Flexible Usage
After using the inflatable pool, moms can easily deflate the air valve, let it dry, and neatly store it in a compact bag or small box, making it incredibly tidy, convenient, and space-saving. Moms can inflate it for use inside the house, in the backyard, or take it anywhere they desire... This is a standout advantage compared to a regular pool.
Time and Cost Efficient
The cost of buying a regular inflatable pool is much cheaper than the expenses incurred in building a conventional pool. Moreover, moms don't have to worry about installation and maintenance like traditional pools. Inflatable pools also use less water, which is beneficial for moms in the city who have to pay for water consumption. Additionally, moms don't spend much time cleaning the pool and can multitask with household chores while keeping an eye on their children.
Features and Structure of the Inflatable Pool
Inflatable pools, also known as mini pools, operate entirely on air. Made from high-quality rubber and PVC material, accompanied by a safe electric or manual pump, these pools are perfect for toddlers to learn swimming at home. Typically, inflatable pools have bottom drainage valves, super-twist drainage valves, and air release valves. Smaller pools have bottom drainage valves, while larger ones feature super-fast release valves for quicker water drainage. Each inflatable layer has its own release valve. Moms choose these unique and convenient features for their children during this summer.
What types of inflatable pools for kids are available?
There are numerous types of inflatable pools for kids based on their designs.
1. Inflatable pools with high walls
– Advantages: Suitable for kids who enjoy deep water immersion. Convenient as no air pump is needed, just set up the metal frame, fill it with water, and it's ready to use.
– Disadvantages: Limits water splashing due to high walls and deep bottom. When bathing the child, parents need to observe or use a floating swim ring. The price of the product ranges from 400-500 thousand.
High-walled inflatable pool
2. Multi-tiered inflatable pool
– Advantages: Spacious area, soft material, vibrant and refreshing colors. The pool is divided into multiple tiers based on the child's age. Each tier has a separate air release valve and a bottom drainage valve. The shallow pool ensures safety for children to play and comfortably splash water. Reasonably priced from 120,000 VND onwards, moms can easily get a small-sized inflatable pool for their kids.
– Disadvantages: Prone to bursting when in contact with sharp objects or improper storage, so moms should include a patch and adhesive for repairs when purchasing.
3. Giraffe Neck Inflatable Pool
– Advantages: This type of inflatable pool is very shallow, eye-catching, adorable, and attractive to little ones. Kids who love animals will particularly enjoy this inflatable pool. Due to its shallow depth, even newborns can use it. Prices vary by brand, ranging from 150,000 to 250,000 VND.
– Drawbacks: Primarily, pools of this type are usually small, suitable for younger kids. For older kids, it limits the comfort of splashing water.
4. Canopy-covered Inflatable Pool
– Advantages: This pool helps protect the child from direct sunlight, preventing harm to their skin. The shallow pool, combined with a cute design, is very appealing to kids. Suitable for babies and older.
– Drawbacks: For active kids, this type of pool may limit their ability to move freely. The price is relatively high, ranging from 350,000 to 500,000 VND.
5. Inflatable Pool with Water Slide
– Advantages: This inflatable pool with a water slide is designed like a mini water park, integrating a slide that kids absolutely love. The pool incorporates various games in one product: water sliding, playing with balls, etc. It has a rapid air release valve, sturdy walls, and a comfortable bottom, resembling a beautiful miniature park.
– Drawbacks: This pool is often large and spacious, requiring a significant area. If a mom has limited space at home, it's not advisable to purchase this type of inflatable pool. Moreover, compared to other types, the cost is higher, ranging from 800,000 to 1.5 million VND.
Inflatable Pool with Water Slide
Choosing an Inflatable Pool for Kids
– The pool must meet usage needs:
The size and height of an inflatable pool should be suitable for the child. Different pools are designed with varying height and width based on age groups. Pools with a height of 25-35cm and a width of 65cm or more are suitable for infants to 3-year-olds. Children aged 3 to 5 can use pools with a width of 1.5m or more. Pools with a width of 3m are suitable for elementary school children with basic swimming skills exercises.
Moms should pay attention when choosing an inflatable pool with a two-layer design, tiered structure, sturdy walls, and an air release valve for easy water level adjustment to suit the child's condition.
– Choose a high-quality brand product.
Currently, there are various brands of inflatable pools for children on the market, but many are from China (such as LECHIN, SUMMER SEA, SWIMMING POOL...). If moms are not careful, they might end up purchasing products with unsafe designs for their children, not to mention concerns about the safety of the materials used and the risk of air leakage.
– Choose a product with good heat-resistant material.
Inflatable pools are made from high-quality rubber and PVC, so when exposed to outdoor conditions, sunlight, or hot water, they are prone to deformation, cracking, plastic odors, or harmful chemical emissions. Moms can place the inflatable pool for their children directly in the bathroom as bathrooms are usually spacious. However, on hot sunny days when the child prefers cool water, moms should place the inflatable pool in a wide area exposed directly to sunlight.
Negative Effects of Improper Use of Inflatable Pools for Kids
In addition to the convenience that inflatable pools provide, moms should pay attention to product selection and proper usage to avoid potential safety hazards for their children.
According to experts, purchasing inflatable pools made from low-quality materials, prone to color fading in water, can impact children's health, causing poisoning from lead-contaminated water or skin irritation and allergies when exposed to chemicals released by these inflatable pools. Additionally, inflatable pools with air pumps pose the risk of water aspiration and drowning, especially in deep pools, when parents leave small children to bathe alone.
Hence, moms should exercise extreme caution when dealing with cheap and low-quality inflatable pools as they can lead to unforeseen consequences when used by children. It is advisable for moms to purchase products from reputable sources.
At what age can a baby use an inflatable pool?
From 8 months old, parents can start using inflatable pools for their babies. At this stage, babies can sit, and for those who cannot, moms should be careful and choose a small, shallow pool instead of a bathing tub. Since babies are still too small, they may not play or splash water. For babies who can sit, it's recommended to have an adult accompany them during pool time, depending on the weather, preferably in the summer.
