The best baby swim seat for water fun in the sun

The Zoggs Baby Swim Seat is available in two sizes - 3-12 months and 12-18 months, making it a good option for toddlers too. The Australian brand has been a long-term favourite of both families and swimmers and this swim seat is a well-designed swimming aid for babies and toddlers. "We have always used this brand for our children due to the quality of the product and trustworthiness for keeping them safe and aided in the water under supervision" commented one parent.

It's best for babies who can sit up independently and allows them to get used to the water in a safe way. It's made from heavy-duty Vylux so shouldn't tear or puncture easily, but for added peace of mind, the four durable air chambers mean that if it does become punctured, the swim seat will stay afloat. This security can also be felt by little ones, with one parent saying "I purchased this a few weeks back and it's perfect for first-time swimming, very reassuring and secure for babies."

Some reviewers mentioned that it can be tricky to inflate and deflate so is best blown up with a pump.

This baby swim float is designed to keep your baby stable and upright whilst allowing them to get used to the water. "It is very secure so baby is unlikely to fall out of tip over", commented one parent reviewer. There's plenty of space to move so they can practise kicking and propelling themselves using their legs whilst being kept well afloat. Reviewers also reported that it's easy to inflate and deflate, making it a fantastic option for taking on holiday as well as allowing your little one to get into the water quickly.

As you might expect, it's not ideal for little babies who can't support their heads so reviewers suggested waiting until around 5 months before using this type of baby swim seat. "Little 5 month old sat in this (with adult supervision) in the pool on holiday. He loved splashing around in it and I felt safe to let him paddle around in it. Would not recommend to any baby that cannot support their heads though. It was easy to blow up too" said one Dad reviewer.

The Parner Baby Swim float is available in two sizes: small and large, making it suitable for children from 30-30 months of 11-33lbs. It differs from other baby swim floats which hold baby upright, as this is designed to create a more natural swimming position for either front crawl or backstroke. The back also has a suspended buoyancy ball to protect baby's spine while ensuring balance.

If you're out in the sun, the Parner Baby Swim Float also comes with a breathable and removable UPF50+ sun canopy to protect them from the sun, while the mesh sides allow you to maintain eye contact with your baby at every angle.

Parents felt that this kept their little ones secure in the water, with one saying "My kiddo absolutely loves this float! It allows him to kick and paddle with ease, but still prevents him from tipping over or going under."

This baby swim seat comes in two sizes, 0-12 months and 12-24 months, so it offers a secure water seat for babies and toddlers. It's made from high quality PVC to avoid punctures and has safety valves for added peace of mind. These safety elements are part of the thoughtful design that means it meets Australian and European safety standards. Parents found it was secure, saying "The Speedo Infant Swim Seat is sturdy and provides excellent support, making pool time safe and enjoyable for my baby." Another pointed out that "the bright colour is easy to spot."

While it came out on top in terms of safety, some parents did find it hard to inflate and deflate so it would be better to use a pump for this. This does seem to be the case with many of the swim floats we've included in our list of the best baby swim seats.

If you're looking for a swim seat which will also encourage your little one to use their legs and arms, then this is it. This swimming device from Free Swimming has a soft sponge chest to protect your little one's stomach and has an anti-flip adjustable safety lock belt to prevent it from tipping up whilst you and your baby enjoy the pool. Reviewers felt it was easy to inflate and deflate, making it ideal for portability and storage. A number of buyers mentioned how comfortable it was for their babies, with one saying her daughter "was so comfy she fell asleep in it!"

As mentioned, baby swim floats should only be used under supervision and you should always have a hand on or near the seat for safety. This baby swim seat makes that easy as it has handles. You can guide your little one in the water with ease using the handles and

As well as providing peace of mind to parents, buyers mentioned how much their little ones enjoyed this swim seat. The smooth inner seams to keep them comfortable, and parents mentioned that their babies loved the window which allows them to see underwater. "Love the little see through window for them to look at their feet too! All in all, perfect" said one mum.

Perfect for warm weather, this swim seat not only keeps your child safe in the water but also has an adjustable swimming seat to suit your baby's size for a personalised fit. This has the added benefit of meaning it can grow with your child, from 6 months to three years.

Parents found that not only were they reassuringly buoyant, they were also comfortable for little one, "got these on the recommendation of my friend and they are fantastic! They don’t poke into my child as they don’t have a ‘seam’ like armbands usually do. They are also really buoyant and make my child at ease in the water." Others echoed that they provided extra confidence for their child. saying "Gave my 3 year old so much confidence in the water and he was swimming by himself. Absolutely love it."

Babies and children will also love the vibrant colours of the 8 designs and the transparent inner air chamber that allows them to see through to the water below them. Reviewers also mentioned that it was easy to blow up. "Really easy to blow up and we used for our 7-month-old baby. It was a perfect fit and it can be used for up to 3 years old so you will get a lot of use out of it."