Trusted since 1986

Help your baby swim safely.

Designed by experts. Recommended by champions. Used by families worldwide. The original patented swim aid loved by 13,000+ parents.

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FREE Online Swim Lessons included Parent-led steps from non-swimmer to confident swimmer

30+Years of Experience

13K+Five Star Reviews

40+Countries

TÜVSafety Tested

Safety tested and phthalate free

Mom's Choice Gold Award

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FREDS Swim Academy featured on ABC's The View

As seen on ABC's The View FREDS Swim Academy featured on national TV

A quick trust signal parents recognize before choosing the right SWIMTRAINER stage.

Find your floatie

Made for every stage of swimming

Choose by age, weight and experience.

3 months - 4 years SWIMTRAINER Red $29.99 For beginners Highest buoyancy13 - 40 lbs 2 - 6 years SWIMTRAINER Orange $29.99 For beginners and advanced swimmers Medium buoyancy33 - 66 lbs 4 - 8 years SWIMTRAINER Yellow $29.99 For advanced swimmers Lowest buoyancy45 - 80 lbs New Product Teens + adults SWIMTRAINER PRO $44.99 For teenagers and adults Adjustable buoyancy132 - 199 lbs

Helpful swim guides

Simple answers before the first splash.

Quick parent-friendly guides for choosing the right SWIMTRAINER, comparing pool float styles and starting calm, supervised practice.

Baby swim float guide Choose by age, weight and water confidence. Puddle jumper alternative Compare upright floaties with natural swim position. Free online lessons Parent-led videos for calm swim practice.

The patented design

The natural horizontal swimming position.

Many floaties keep children upright and passive. SWIMTRAINER gently supports a natural swimming position so little swimmers can kick freely, move forward and learn real swim movements from the start.

Encourages natural frog kick
Hands free to splash and learn
Five separate inflatable chambers
Adjustable safety belt
Quick and easy to put on

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Champion story

Leonie Beck learned with SWIMTRAINER.

Before she became a two-time open-water world champion and Olympian, Leonie Beck learned to swim with our products. Confidence first, correct position from the start.

Two-time open-water world champion
Olympian and elite marathon swimmer
Started with FREDS SWIMTRAINER as a child

World-class swimmer Leonie Beck brings real champion trust to the SWIMTRAINER story.

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Free Online Swim Lessons

Learn the SWIMTRAINER method at home.

Every SWIMTRAINER Classic includes calm, parent-led video lessons for safe, simple practice from the first splash.

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Online Swim Lessons

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Trailer A quick look at the lesson style.

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Meet the SWIMTRAINER PRO.

Adjustable swim support for teens and adults learning technique, building confidence, enjoying aqua fitness or relaxing in the water. For prenatal or therapeutic use, follow professional guidance.

Made for teens and adults
Supports a natural swimming position
Adjustable safety belt
Six inflatable chambers for stable buoyancy

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Our story

Developed by swim teachers. Made for your family.

FREDS SWIM ACADEMY began inside a professional swim school more than 30 years ago. Every line of the SWIMTRAINER was shaped by instructors who watched thousands of children learn to swim.

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Trusted and tested

Awarded by parents and safety experts

From the Mom's Choice Gold Award to TÜV certification, the SWIMTRAINER is one of the most trusted and recognized baby swim learning aids on the market.