Turtle Pack Swimming Aid – Adjustable Progressively-Sized Multi-Functional Infant Baby and Child Learn To Swim Foam Float for Beginners

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I was really looking forward to testing out this product and when it arrived I was certainly not disappointed.

Turtle Pack Swimming Aid – Adjustable Progressively-Sized

Designed to address the huge numbers of UK children who are unable to swim by the time they leave primary school, it’s hoped the new TMNT Swim Float will encourage even more children into the pool. Consideration given to aspects that relate to human usage, aesthetics, selection of components and materials, and the resolution of assembly, manufacturing and the overall function. The idea for the Turtle Pack Swimming Aid came from acclaimed swimming instructor Michael Harkins from Livingston, Scotland. Thier design allows kids to learn swimming strokes correctly and efficiently, whilst the vest design keeps their arms free in the water. The buoy forces you to keep the legs together, but it also helps them stay at the top of the water, so you can focus on arm technique and strength.Michael, who became a first time dad last month, said Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was his favourite show when he was a child so the deal is a “dream come true”. Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs. Reg Office/Co number 12219279 Learning Bugs Ltd, Unit 6, Union Street Business Centre, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JL. Turtle Pack was created by Michael Harkins, a swimming teacher turned entrepreneur from Livingston, who completed prototype designs while studying for a Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University. Noah quickly learnt that it would keep him afloat and he did not need to keep grappling for adult support.

Turtle Packs - in at the deep end Turtle Packs - in at the deep end

Having previously won a number of high-profile business awards and a personal endorsement from Sir Richard Branson (whose grandchildren have their own Turtle Packs for use on Necker Island), the company has recently grown in size and has global ambitions. and three removable foam shells, Turtle Pack has been designed by swimming experts to ensure that children are kept in the correct neutral body position in the water – without compromising on comfort or safety. Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President, International Licensing, ViacomCBS, said: “We loved the product development from the team at Turtle Pack. A 3 minute pitch followed by 8 minutes of questions in front of over 200 delegates and 5 high profile judges including James Watt of Brewdog.The design allows kids to learn swimming strokes correctly and efficiently, whilst the vest design keeps their arms free in the water.

Turtle Pack - Silver Winner - LONDON Design Awards 2020 Turtle Pack - Silver Winner - LONDON Design Awards 2020

Made up of three foam shells, the Turtle Pack Swimming Aid can be fully adjusted to meet your child’s needs as their confidence and ability in the pool grows. It did give us confidence he was safe in the water although we did stay no more than an arm’s length away so Noah did not panic. My relationship with Maryanne has grown over the 2 years I’ve known her and I completely trust and respect all the feedback she offers.

By working with the team at ViacomCBS Consumer Products, we hope the TMNT brand name will help encourage more young children to enjoy spending time in the pool, having fun while learning a lifelong skill for both their future health and safety. You can move them around any depth of water you feel comfortable in, as the seat will always keep them sitting on the surface. Swim fins aren’t a buoyancy aid, but they are great swimming aids for children who are a bit more advanced. Entrepreneur Michael Harkins, from Livingston, and his company Turtle Pack have joined forces with Nickelodeon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) and ViacomCBS Consumer Products to launch the new swimming aid. Once correct buoyancy is found the turtle pack is very effective at keeping a child in the horizontal swim position and afloat.

Turtle Pack Review: Why It’s A Great Swimming Aid For Kids Turtle Pack Review: Why It’s A Great Swimming Aid For Kids

While the new product will provide the in-pool support like the award-winning original, it will also give kids the chance to play dress-up as their favourite TMNT - Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello or Leonardo - while swimming. Maryanne ran 2 x 2 hour rehearsals with me, practising and refining the pitch and preparing for and practising questions. Noah did struggle to keep his legs up in line with his body but I don’t feel that this is anything to do with the product and more to do with his ability in the water. Loved all over the world, the appeal of TMNT spans generations, with many of the first generation TMNT fans now parents.

Children learn best when they’re having fun, that’s why all our products are designed not only to help promote the best possible swimming techniques, but they’re also incredibly fun to use too. Turtle Pack is a unique, progressional swimming aid that has been designed to help make learning to swim easier and more fun for kids aged 2- 7. The main swimming aid for the littlest on the list is all about keeping their heads up—and giving parents’ arms a break!