Thier design allows kids to learn swimming strokes correctly and efficiently, whilst the vest design keeps their arms free in the water. In a pinch, you can hold the pull buoy in outstretched arms to isolate the legs for some lower body conditioning as well. day programme to come across more personally and showcase the story behind Turtle Pack – highlighting my frustration and passion to teach children how to swim effectively. In 2016 I saw an opportunity for a new swimming company that did things a little bit differently and here we are almost 4 years later, having built a family of teachers and clients that we are all really proud of.

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If it’s out of reach for you as an individual, it might be worth speaking to your local pool about whether they could acquire it for public use. Noah quickly learnt that it would keep him afloat and he did not need to keep grappling for adult support. I particularly liked how snuggly it fitted my son and that you could remove the floats as they become more confident swimmers. We loved the product development from the team at Turtle Pack,” said Mark Kingston, senior vice president, International Licensing, ViacomCBS. To see Turtle Packs being shipped off to Europe, Australia and the United States is incredibly rewarding.I have 3 kids, the 2 older ones can swim but not my youngest yet, she loves going along to the pool though and kicks her legs as we walk her back and forth but she’s not there yet, at least she’s willing to try though. Turtle Pack has also introduced the character of “Tiki the Turtle” as means by which to educate and encourage children in their swimming journey. The shells, once removed, become your in-pool swimming kit and can be used as floats, kickboards or for in-pool games. We’ve selected some of the best swimming aids for kids and grown-ups that will help you progress in your swimming. Designed to address the huge numbers of children in the UK unable to swim by the time they leave primary school, it’s hoped the new TMNT Turtle Pack design will encourage even more children into the pool.

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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. Knowing that toddlers and young children love dressing up as much as they love being in the pool, Michael created a swimming float that combined a play element with high-end design and the highest safety standards. I do think it is an important skill to learn, especially as we live beside the beach and spend lots of time during the Summer in the sea. The deal will help Turtle Pack, which has already sold thousands of their original product, to make a splash on both sides of the Atlantic as it taps into the growing trend of nostalgia.

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”. Comprising of a high-quality neoprene vest and three removable foam shells, Turtle Pack has been designed by swimming experts to ensure that children are kept in the correct horizontal body position in the water – without compromising on comfort or safety. Michael continued; “Learning to swim should be fun for both kids and parents, but for a lot of people it’s simply not. startups from 13 countries, including the UK, have been selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation program, one of Europe’s leading innovation platforms. We were able to concentrate on arms and legs without compromising swim position, we also put the turtle pack on backwards which worked great, we worked on kicking legs whilst he lay back holding the shell.