Swim fins kids

In this category you will find a wide selection of Swim Fins for Kids. So no matter which kind you are looking for, we have the right ones - even some you might not have known you were missing.

Everyone knows it: children love water and many great games start here. Eventually, however, it becomes necessary to learn to swim properly, and some children may even develop a taste for competitive swimming. To become really good requires, of course, that you develop the right technique, and this is where swim fins for children prove their worth.

They can in many respects improve swimming technique, but they can also make learning to swim properly a lot more fun. And swim fins for children should of course also have the right look. That is why we have a wide range of different shapes, colors and functions.

Swim fins for children make swimming fun

If you have a little water dog at home, you can with great advantage equip them with a pair of swim fins. It makes it easier for them to swim in the water for longer, as they experience a higher speed without using too much energy.

However, you should consider that the different types of swim fins each have their own strengths. If you have a child who loves to explore the seabed with a snorkel and diving mask, it is best to choose long swim fins made of plastic. This is because plastic is somewhat harder in material than, for example, silicone, which means they provide more propulsion. In the same way the long fin "moves" more water with each kick, which increases speed

If children instead want to improve their technique and learn to swim most optimally, you should look into short swim fins for children, which provide better control and better propulsion. They should be seen as an extension of the foot. 

Swim fins should have the right comfort

Swim fins for children in different lengths and materials have very different advantages and disadvantages. It depends on what children are going to use them for. If they are to explore the seabed at a calm pace, long swim fins with a long blade are best. If, on the other hand, they are to have fun and swim fast in the pool, silicone swim fins with short blades are much better.

Silicone is more flexible, while short blades do not put the same strain on the leg muscles when kicking in the water. In addition, there are swim fins for children with a fixed heel or a strap. But what is the difference?

Well, fins with a strap provide more mobility around the ankles, which matters if your child moves their feet a lot when they kick in the water. Thus they provide much greater comfort when the little water dogs swim in the water. The disadvantage is that the strap can risk rubbing on the ankles, which can cause chafing.

Fins with a fixed heel, on the other hand, sit firmly on the foot, which does not carry the same risk of causing chafing, but conversely also reduces mobility and the freedom you feel when kicking in the water.

What is the difference between swim fins for children?

As already mentioned, it matters which swim fins for children you choose. It entirely depends on what they are going to be used for. The stiffer the swim fins are, the harder it is for the leg muscles to move them in the water. It can be hard on small legs if they wear them for a long time and do not use gentle kicks.

In addition, you should also think about the length of the blades and how they are used. In short, you can say that:

• Short blades are best for sprint
• Medium-length blades are best for middle- and long-distance
• Long blades are best for snorkeling in the sea.

So if you have a water dog who just loves splashing around in the pool and diving for, for example, diving rings, it is best to choose a pair of swim fins in silicone, with short blades and a heel strap. It gives very good mobility, while not being too hard on the small legs with changing pace.

How to best maintain your swim fins

Like many other swimming accessories, chlorine and saltwater and the materials they are made of are not best friends. At least not if you forget to rinse them with fresh water after use. If you forget, you will notice that the materials become stiffer and more brittle, which significantly shortens their lifespan.

But it is quite simple to keep them in good condition. They just need to be rinsed in fresh water after use and then left to dry by hanging them up - for example on a drying line. But not in sunlight! That has the same effect. It is better to hang them in the shade. Swim fins are generally quite robust, so it takes a lot before they start to "break down".

Buy your Swim Fins for Kids safely at Watery.ie

It can be a bit of a jungle to find your way around when you are looking for swim fins for kids. That's why our highly experienced customer service is ready with advice and guidance, so together we can find exactly the swim fins for kids you need. When you shop with us, a number of benefits also follow:

• 3-5 days delivery, on weekdays.
• Free shipping on purchases over €79.
• Customer support from 08:00-22:00 on weekdays
• 100% price match so you can get the best at the best price

And of course we have 100% price match, so you can get swim fins for kids of the best quality at the best price. So take a look around the site, because we are sure we have exactly what you are looking for.