Swimming With Swimways!

I love swimming! It is a low impact workout that is perfect for my back, but it also fun. A type of fun that I can do with my whole family. Especially when we have the proper gear. 

*Disclaimer: I was sent these products in exchange for hosting a party and sharing them with others. As well as for my personal review. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions are strictly my own.*

Being a blogger associated with Tryazon comes with some pretty sweet perks! Like getting to try out products. The latest pack is from SwimWays. They are from the parent corporation Spin Master. I've written about several of their cool things that we have tried out. They have designed gear that takes your child through the stages of learning to swim and enjoy the water safely so that you can relax and have fun together. 

First up!

We have the infant stage. This one is simple, yet highly effective at not only allowing the baby to enjoy being in the pool with you, but to keep the sun off their skin more. I love the sun shade option! I wish I had one of these when my babies were younger. I'm hoping to find someone with a little one to give this to soon.

Next in the queue... 

Is for kids who are learning the moves, but need help holding their heads above water. I like to think of it as a kid-friendly life jacket. You have the floatie arm holes and a vest that props them above water as they kick and splash around. This is the one that my Baby Girl used. She likes that she can lay on her back and just float along or even swim backwards with me.

Last, but not least!

Once a child can keep their heads up, but still need a little help, you have the soft arm floaties. Well built and able to withstand the flailing, these are perfect for those who are really getting the hang out of swimming, but could use the extra boost to ease Mom's mind. 

They didn't stop there!

Playing at the pool often means bringing toys, right? Well, they have some pretty amazing ones to choose from. Like these mermaids that I think would be perfect for my 4 year old!

These could even be bath toys! Knowing my girls, they wouldn't restrict them to pool or bath, but would want them for all the time play. They have a variety of diving toys, surface toys and even pool noodles to add to the fun.

Where to start shopping? 

Personally, I prefer Amazon. But there are other places you can look at too, like Target and Walmart.

                                                Little Bit likes doing tricks in the water now.

Who Says Social Distancing Has to be Boring??

Just because we are stuck at home, doesn't mean that we can't still have fun. And affordably so. If you haven't already, maybe you should be considering getting a pool! After all, the warmer weather is coming and nothing else is accessible. There are many options to choose from, but the one I want you to consider would be Bestway's Coleman Swim Vista Pool. 

*Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my honest review and hosting a virtual party. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions are strictly my own.*

Bestway is the name for pools and outdoor fun. The one that we received is available at Walmart, check here. However, they have plenty of options from Amazon, Walmart, and these other retailers that might be closer to you. This one comes with the filter pump, a safety ladder and the cover to keep debris out. I love the vista, or porthole, option that allows swimmers to see out and be seen! It adds a fun feature to it. It is 18' in diameter and 48 inches deep. Right now, it is selling for $398. Vacations may be out the window, so now is the time to consider investing in fun at home. I have 4 kids who are going absolutely stir crazy! Being able to at least swim and cookout will alleviate some of that monotony. Added bonus? I plan to make sure this is the year that they learn how to swim!

Things you need to know. 

First and most importantly, this bundle comes delivered. You can't just pick it up in the store. It comes on a pallet-type device. Ours was delivered through FedEx. The bundle weighed 250lbs. So be sure to have help if you need to move it around after delivery. In addition you have to prep the yard before setting up if you want this pool to last and be at optimal condition for enjoyment. What does that mean?

Grab a shovel and get to leveling the yard where you want the pool. I suggest, not under the trees!

We also laid out sand to soften it and built a sort of sandbox to contain it. Later on, my mother in law plans to add a deck. We want to enjoy our time with this pool as long as possible. Altogether it took us about 5 hours to get the truck, sand and paving stones we used, lay everything out and set up the pool. So plan for a day to put in the work. Then comes filling the pool with water. If you are like us and using a regular water hose, plan on 12 hours filling time. 

Let the party start! 

Then the magic happens and everything is alright again. The kids have had their first time in the pool and it was awesome! While swimming, the grill was going so that lunch would be ready when they got out.

What do you think? Is a pool an option in your life right now? Why haven't you invested yet if it is? What is the coolest part of this? Let me know in the comments below!