Red Kite Sit Me Up Inflatable Ring - Ring Seat with Play Tray and Activities (Dreamy Meadow)

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Why We Like It: The float, canopy, and octopus activity center all fold flat and fit in the small carry bag.

Some parents might like the reliability of a non-inflatable baby pool float. While this option does cost more and take up more space than other baby pool floats on our list, there’s no risk of the float deflating while the baby is in the pool—or of finding a hole in it right before your pool fun begins. Made of sealed pearl foam, the float is available in three colorways. No matter the color, they all come with a three-point harness strap, a removable sun canopy, and a removable footrest.

But Take Note: This float is recommended only for babies 3 to 9 months old, so they’ll need a different one soon. The fully inflatable design also has a detachable and retractable sun canopy for helpful sun protection. The canopy is inflatable too, so it’s a bit more cumbersome to move, and we hear it doesn’t always stay upright when you want it to. Blow up this two-chambered baby pool float and you’ve got everything your kiddo needs for fun in the sun. Not only will your kiddo love floating and splashing in the pool, but this baby pool float features an interactive (inflatable) handlebar that houses three balls that move through the clear bar as your kiddo moves in the float.

The wide base of the float has two inflatable air chambers and child safety valves to keep your baby upright. We especially like the built-in handles on both sides of the float that provide an intuitive place to grab, so caregivers can securely hold the float at all times. The fully adjustable baby float comes with a removable sun canopy that’s made of UPF 50+, and the sides are made of see-thru mesh, so you can always keep an eye on your baby. Learning to swim is a crucial life skill and getting your kids on board sooner rather than later gives them a considerable head start in life. Babies take to waters naturally, but there is a lot you can do to make them feel safer and more comfortable in the beginning stages, with the right baby swimming aidsor toddler swimming aids. Baby floats are not water safety equipment and should only be used with constant, capable adult supervision, within arm's reach of the child,” says Dr. Denny, who is the lead author of the AAP Policy Statement and Technical Report on Prevention of Drowning. With that in mind, it’s up to you to choose between fully inflatable floats and those made with other floating materials such as foam. Some baby floats come with harnesses, while others just have holes into which you slip the baby’s legs to keep them upright. You can also choose all sorts of fun shapes, including flamingos, cars, spaceships, and even sharks.Affordable, safe, secure, and well-reviewed, this baby pool float is suitable for babies from 9 to 24 months old, one of the widest age ranges on this list. To use this device, an adult must inflate the inner and outer rings, which are connected via a mesh liner. The popular float has been updated with a special valve that will inflate up to three times faster than previous iterations of the same product. You’ll be in the water soon and save your breath! Stand out in style with this splurge-worthy pink convertible car-shaped pool float! Sure to be noticed, the float measures 42 inches long, so make sure you’ve not only got room in the pool for this one but enough air in your lungs to blow it up. It will take some time (or help from an electric air pump) to get this car ready for the pool. Safe for kids from ages 1 to 2 years old, this car has a 33-pound weight limit.