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Top 6 Swim Gear Items for Kids

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Click below, for gear to keep your kids afloat in the water.

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2. Swim Trainers

Foam vests, inflatable rings worn around the chest, and other gear to help kids keep afloat and learn to swim.
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3. Speedo Solid Swim Polywog Suit

These suits cover upper arms and upper legs, offering good UV protection; they also provide flotation and help train new swimmers.
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4. Swim Vest

Swim Vests from Speedo and others, with zip fronts and foam inserts for flotation.
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5. Floating Swim Fins

Floating fins for swimming or snorkeling: fins are fun to use, and turn any swimmer into a powerhouse in the water.
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6. Water Gear Water Wings

Water wings are one of the most popular swim aids for kids: cheap; inflatable; light as a feather to pack. These heavy-gauge vinyl waterwings come in size Medium for ages 3 to 7, and there's even a large size, for ages 7 to 11.
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