Perfect teaching tool.  Gives enough of support to increase stamana.

My 5 years old could swim in deep water

I use these when teaching kids swim lessons.  It helps to build up their confidence and motivates them to learn without help.  They are not to be used by parents as swim floaties.  Many parents have requested to get them and I discourage them stating they are only to be used as a tool for swim lessons.  They are awesome when used correctly.

Twin Rivers Y in New Bern, NC had a surplus of these where I learned to use them with my 2 year old grandson. Now, I'm back home and I bought a couple to take to my Y for my visiting grandchildren. I don't recommend that you put it on your child and let them play alone.  But, if you’re going to be actively involved with them swimming then it’s the perfect aid. It helps build confidence in the child so they can slowly become independent from you and feel more comfortable with learning to swim. I like the idea that you can reduce the number of floats on the back.  For the small child it helps them gain confidence and makes them feel special to be in the deeper part of the pool with their guardian. For the adult it helps get you out of the shallow end and gives you some real quality time in the water with your child. Excellent product and I highly recommend it!

My son felt really comfortable with the float and took to the water very quickly. I will take out the first block next week.  Would definitely recommend it.

perfect for us, can add or take away according to swimmers ability