THE BEST GOGGLES
The Quest for the best swimming goggles...Over the years we have tried and tested many swimming goggles in a bid to find a pair that are comfy, don't leak and can therefore ensure a drama-free swimming lesson. These are the ones that have worked best for us...
AQUA SPHERE SEAL KIDS 2
Age: 3-6 Years
These goggles were the break-through we needed to encourage the children to put their face in the water. We would recommend these every time. Comfortable and leak-free, with a good field of vision and anti-fogging. Suitable from the age of 3 these have served us particularly well and lasted us until about the age of 7, but this will vary from child to child depending on their size. Available in a variety of colours.
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Age: 3-6 Years
These goggles were the break-through we needed to encourage the children to put their face in the water. We would recommend these every time. Comfortable and leak-free, with a good field of vision and anti-fogging. Suitable from the age of 3 these have served us particularly well and lasted us until about the age of 7, but this will vary from child to child depending on their size. Available in a variety of colours.
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ZOGGS BONDI JUNIOR
Age: 6-14 Years
We found these good as the next pair of goggles and this was after trying a lot of goggles. Leak-free and a soft silicone strap meaning less likely to get snaffled on the hair. We found them not so good for diving though which is when we went on to the next pair (See below)...
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Age: 6-14 Years
We found these good as the next pair of goggles and this was after trying a lot of goggles. Leak-free and a soft silicone strap meaning less likely to get snaffled on the hair. We found them not so good for diving though which is when we went on to the next pair (See below)...
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SPEEDO JUNIOR FUTURA BIOFUSE FLEXISEAL
Age: 5-13 Years
Yes. Leak-free, diving-secure junior goggles. These are our current goggles of choice and they are still going strong. They have a deeper silicone seal around the eye which makes them a secure fit. Comfortable, leak-free with good vision. Available in a variety of colours.
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Age: 5-13 Years
Yes. Leak-free, diving-secure junior goggles. These are our current goggles of choice and they are still going strong. They have a deeper silicone seal around the eye which makes them a secure fit. Comfortable, leak-free with good vision. Available in a variety of colours.
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SPEEDO FASTSKIN JUNIOR GOGGLES
Age: 9+ Years
These are goggles for the older swimmers who are starting to swim a bit more seriously or starting swimming training. They are more pricey than your average pair of goggles but they seem popular. The nose bridge is adjustable with 3 different sizes. We found they were a bit of a tight fit on one child around the eye socket, but fitted the other very well, so it does seem to depend on head shape / size. However, most children in the swimming team seem to be wearing these without complaint. If you are looking for a more professional pair of goggles then these are definitely worth a try!
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Age: 9+ Years
These are goggles for the older swimmers who are starting to swim a bit more seriously or starting swimming training. They are more pricey than your average pair of goggles but they seem popular. The nose bridge is adjustable with 3 different sizes. We found they were a bit of a tight fit on one child around the eye socket, but fitted the other very well, so it does seem to depend on head shape / size. However, most children in the swimming team seem to be wearing these without complaint. If you are looking for a more professional pair of goggles then these are definitely worth a try!
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THE BEST SWIMMING ACCESSORIES
SPEEDO INFLATABLE NOODLE
We have used these so many times. They are perfect to take on holiday as you have to blow them up to inflate them, so they are compact and easy to pack. We found they were a perfect accessory for teaching the children to snorkel as they are a great buoyancy aid for swimming along with your face in the water.
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We have used these so many times. They are perfect to take on holiday as you have to blow them up to inflate them, so they are compact and easy to pack. We found they were a perfect accessory for teaching the children to snorkel as they are a great buoyancy aid for swimming along with your face in the water.
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WETBRUSH DETANGLER HAIRBRUSH
As somone with frizzy hair, I am totally familiar with the tangling potential of swimming and the subsequent nightmare of trying to brush or comb your hair. This hairbrush is a game-changer. Trust me, you'll never look back. Just brush through your wet hair and this brush will miraculously detangle your hair. It also works well on dry hair. Available in a variety of designs.
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As somone with frizzy hair, I am totally familiar with the tangling potential of swimming and the subsequent nightmare of trying to brush or comb your hair. This hairbrush is a game-changer. Trust me, you'll never look back. Just brush through your wet hair and this brush will miraculously detangle your hair. It also works well on dry hair. Available in a variety of designs.
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