Stiftung Warentest tests swimming aids: Good doesn't have to be expensive
24.4.2024
Translation: machine translated
Stiftung Warentest has tested swimming aids for children. However, it is not satisfied with all models.
Among other things, it was tested whether the swimming aids provide enough buoyancy, how easy they are to use and whether they pass on any harmful substances to children's bare skin.
These are the test winners
What I personally was very pleased about: The winners of the test are the "Flipper Swimsafe buoyancy aids with PE foam core", which I actually also use for my two children. They received a test score of 1.5 and, according to Stiftung Warentest, they provide a lot of buoyancy. However, they take up more space than wings, which only need to be inflated, and are comparatively expensive.
Four other water wings received a "good" rating, including the cheapest in the test: the "Bestway Swim Safe ABC Level C Wondersplash" water wings. [doNotTest].
Only one of three swimming belts is "Good"
Of the three swimming belts tested, the "Beco Sealife Swimming Belt 5 Pads" model scored best with a grade of 2.3. The model from the Bema brand received a "satisfactory" rating, while Stiftung Warentest labelled the "Sima" model from Fashy as "inadequate": the buoyancy is too low and the belt loosens too easily. [do
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