The first time we took our baby to the pool, it didn't quite turn out as I had imagined. I thought I would hold her and she would splash and be happy. However, all she wanted to do was wiggle out of my arms. I quickly learned holding a squirming child in the water is exhausting and anything but fun. Swimming with an infant can be an enjoyable experience, though, if you have … [Read more...] about 13 Best Baby Pool Floats and Infant Pool Rings 2020
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15 Good Swim Floaties for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2020
Kids love playing in the water, and as a new mom, I imagined myself taking my kids to the pool in the summers. I grew up with a swimming pool next door, and I loved soaking up the sun and splashing in the water. Somehow my mom toted us all to the pool and kept track of us without losing her mind. Holding my first baby, I figured it would be easy to share my love of water with … [Read more...] about 15 Good Swim Floaties for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2020
10 Best Water Tables for Young Kids
When my kids were young, they loved to play by getting their hands dirty. Mud, dirt, and all manner of mess was their favorite medium to explore until I purchased their first water table. Then their obsession turned to water! Water tables are an excellent way for young children to explore their world and it aids in their physical and mental development as well. If your little … [Read more...] about 10 Best Water Tables for Young Kids
Great Outdoor Water Toys for Young Kids
Summer is here and with that comes a house full of bored children and (most of all) heat! One of my family’s favorite activities on a hot summer day is to hook up the garden hose and cool down. Over the years, we have tried out many different water toys that turn a plain garden hose into hours of outdoor summer fun! If you’re looking to turn your yard into a water park oasis, … [Read more...] about Great Outdoor Water Toys for Young Kids
10 Best Swim Goggles for Kids 2019
I live in a family of fish. My mother-in-law claims my husband could swim before he could walk. I'm not sure if that is entirely true, but he definitely spent a lot of time at the pool as a kid (as in every day during the summer). My kids love spending time with water--whether it's at the pool, the beach, or on a boat. All of my kids are great swimmers. We started them in … [Read more...] about 10 Best Swim Goggles for Kids 2019