Are flotation devices (floaties) a good idea for children learning to swim?
It depends on the flotation device. Eager Beaver feels anything that encourages an upright (vertical) body position only slows down the learning process, hence is a negative. Children need to learn the habit of placing their eyes into the water, creating a horizontal body position when swimming. Flotation devices can be great fun, however we caution against using them every time your child swims they will become dependent on them and slow progress in the long run.
