We tried FloatBuds for the first time this summer with my 2.5yr old because he had a fear of water and this suit helped him gain much more confidence in the water! It’s very easy to put on, not over... See more
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These are so well made and designed. My 4 year old twins were using puddle jumpers and the second we put these on they were swimming, kicking, splashing and having a great time feeling more in contr... See more
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I am SO glad I came across float buds swimsuit and super cute hooded towel! The swimsuit is so much better than the bulky floatie around the arms! He is actually able to swim and stay vertical while a... See more
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This is a gamechanger! I love how this allows some swim support (while supervised of course!) without the arm floaties. I also love that it’s adjustable- you can remove floating pieces as they become... See more
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We tried FloatBuds for the first time…
We tried FloatBuds for the first time this summer with my 2.5yr old because he had a fear of water and this suit helped him gain much more confidence in the water!
It’s very easy to put on, not overly bulky so it’s comfortable, and super fun designs! Shipping was fast and packaged well. Will definitely grab another for my daughter in the spring!
September 28, 2026
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Hi Taylor, thank you so much for this wonderful review! 💙 Helping a little one move past a fear of water is one of the most rewarding things we could hear, and we’re so proud of your son for building that confidence. We’re thrilled the fit and designs were a hit too, and we’d love to welcome your daughter to the FloatBuds family in the spring 🌊
The only floaty device my child will…
The only floaty device my child will wear at the pool! He loves it.
October 21, 2026
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Hi Claire, thank you so much for the five stars! 💙 Getting little ones happy to wear their swim gear is half the battle, so we love that he’s such a fan of his. Here’s to many more fun pool days together 🌊
Absolutely love our Float Buds
Absolutely love our Float Buds! 🩵
Taking a little one swimming can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when they’re still so young, but Float Buds have made our very first pool trip with my toddler so much easier and he absolutely loved every second of it.
I love the extra buoyancy support they provide, and how comfortable and easy they are to use. They’re such a great addition to our swimming essentials and have made our time in the water so much more enjoyable specially for mum a little more peace of mind.
Definitely something I’d recommend to other parents with little ones who love the water! 💦
November 1, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Hi Natasha, thank you so much for this lovely review! 💙 That very first pool trip is such a special milestone, and we’re so happy FloatBuds helped make it easier and more fun for you both. Hearing that your little guy loved every second of it, and that you felt more at ease too, is exactly what we hope for. Thank you for recommending us, and here’s to many more happy swims together 🌊
Absolutely awful and no accountability
Absolutely awful experience and the worst customer service ever - like other reviews have noted, they just ghost all communication with you when things don’t go to plan on their end. I ordered two suits for my daughter and immediately contacted them to let them know the SHOP app defaulted to an old address from over 6 years ago which was 5 hours from my current home. They acknowledge the request to update the address, then nothing, for weeks I had to keep emailing them asking them for updates and they responded that there was no guarantee the address was updated before dispatch. You’re trying to tell me a 3 week dispatch from date of order and an address couldn’t be changed before it was sent? Refused to resend products to correct address. Refused refund. Was told I should contact the courier after it was delivered to incorrect address. Absolutely disappointing in this day and age for an online retailer - proves it’s shitty international manufacturer and they just pedal the product. Going to the ombudsmen to fight it as I’m not accepting this as an outcome.
October 29, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Hi Lisa, thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m truly sorry for the frustration this has caused. We know how disappointing it is when an order doesn’t arrive where you need it, and we’re sorry our communication fell short during that time.
We’d really like the chance to look into this again and work towards a fair resolution with you. Please reach out to our team at contactfloatbuds@gmail.com and reference this review, and we’ll personally review your order and come back to you.
On our manufacturing: we source through our overseas facility so families can save without compromising on quality. Making the suits locally would mean charging over $75 each, which we didn’t want to do.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make this right 💙
No complaints
No complaints. My little guy loved his suit. The built in spf protection and the fact that it encourages kids to float in a neutral position, versus just bobbing up and down in the water is also a bonus. Like advertised it is not a life jacket and is not meant to be used in that way. You can tell the difference in how the kid sits in the water. The matching swim cap is a good touch and those SnapBack googles have been an absolute winner with my daughter who is constantly arguing about the bands of goggles on her hair. Customer service was awesome too!
October 20, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Hi Cara, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! 💙 We’re thrilled your little guy loved his suit, and that you noticed the difference in how he sits in the water. That natural swimming position is exactly what it’s designed for. We really appreciate you sharing that it’s a learning aid, not a life jacket, too. It sounds like the goggles have put an end to the hair battles, and we’re so glad our team could help along the way. Happy swimming to your whole crew 🌊
I absolutely love FloatBuds for my 4…
I absolutely love FloatBuds for my 4 year old! One of my favorite things about them is the adjustable swim support. Being able to remove the inserts as her swimming skills improve is such a game changer! I love that they’re designed to grow with her confidence in the water instead of being something she quickly outgrows. They’re also super cute, which is always a bonus! Such a great find for our family, and I’m so happy we discovered them!
October 12, 2026
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Hi Abby, thank you so much for this lovely review! 💙 The adjustable support is one of our favourite features too, and it’s so rewarding to hear it’s been growing right alongside your daughter’s confidence. We’re so happy FloatBuds has been such a great find for your family. Here’s to many more happy swims 🌊
If I could give them a minus score I…
If I could give them a minus score I would. Shipping is horrendous & slow and totally unacceptable. Would never purchase from them again
October 8, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Hi Ange, thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m sorry the wait was longer than you’d hoped. We know how much it matters to have things arrive when you’re counting on them. We truly appreciate your patience while your order made its way to you, and our team is always happy to help with anything you need 💙
I wish I would’ve found these sooner
I wish I would’ve found these sooner! This summer at the pool with 3, ages 3 and under, was a bit stressful, but once the Floatbuds swimsuit came in, it was a game changer! My 1 year old refused to put on a life jacket and made me so uneasy around the pool, but she LOVED the Floatbuds swimsuit! Will be purchasing another next summer!!
October 5, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Hi Sidney, thank you so much for this wonderful review! 💙 Three little ones ages 3 and under at the pool is no small feat, so we’re thrilled the suits helped make summer feel a little calmer. We love hearing that your 1-year-old was so happy to wear hers, since comfort makes all the difference with toddlers. With you close by and her feeling confident, that sounds like the perfect pool day. We can’t wait to see you all back next summer 🌊
This is a gamechanger!
This is a gamechanger! I love how this allows some swim support (while supervised of course!) without the arm floaties. I also love that it’s adjustable- you can remove floating pieces as they become more proficient! My 2 year old LOVED swimming in this suit and I’m so glad we got it!
September 1, 2026
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Thank you so much, Hannah! 💙 You've captured exactly what we were going for — supported swimming without the arm floaties, and flotation you can dial back as they grow more capable. So happy your two year old is loving it 🌊
Love this Brand
Love this Brand ! Genuinely so good for kids that are learning to be confident in water.
May 28, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thank you, Erika! 💙 Building that early water confidence is exactly what we set out to do, so this is lovely to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share it 🌊
Absolutely loved the Floatbuds…
Absolutely loved the Floatbuds swimsuit. ❤️Love that my kids can move freely move their arms while swimming. The fact that it’s a swimsuit with a built in float is a game changer. Highly recommend.
September 21, 2026
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Thank you so much for this, Rahela! 💙 Free arm movement was exactly what we were after — it makes such a difference for little ones learning to paddle. So glad your kids are loving them, and thanks for the recommendation 🌊
wouldn't touch them again
wouldn't touch them again. orderd 2 sets for my young one a towel and goggles. items arrived damaged and no longer useable tried to have them replaced and got the run around as they refuse to acknowledgetheir own return or replacement policy . items are no longer in my possession and now these assholes won't even respond to emails. do not recommend buying from them as they dont uphold their own terms
August 25, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Hi Dale, thank you for taking the time to share this — we'd genuinely rather hear it than not.
Arriving damaged isn't the experience we want anyone to have, and not getting a reply on top of that would be frustrating for anyone. We do have a return and replacement process and we want to see this one through properly for you.
Our team is looking into it now and will be in touch. If you don't see anything from us soon, it's worth checking your spam folder — some of our replies have been landing there, which may be part of what's gone wrong here.
Absolutely love Floatbuds
Absolutely love Floatbuds! We got the floatie and goggles and my daughter is obsessed. As a mom I love how safe she is and confident she’s become wearing it. She can safely and correctly learn to swim compared to other floaties (her swim teacher approved!)
August 27, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Anna, thank you so much — and swim teacher approved is high praise indeed! 💙
Learning the correct posture from the start is the whole point. A suit that supports a natural horizontal position lets her build proper technique rather than habits she'd have to unlearn later, so it's lovely to hear her teacher is on board.
Just our usual gentle note: the floatsuit is a swim-development aid rather than a life-saving device, so an adult within arm's reach is always the rule.
So glad she's obsessed — thanks for the kind words! 🌊
FloatBuds changed my idea of the pool…
FloatBuds changed my idea of the pool this summer. We have a pool and I have 4 daughters 6, 4, and 1.5 year old twins. The older two had swim lessons and are amazing swimmers but the babies haven’t started yet. They figured out how to crawl out of or flip every float I put them in and cried every time they were in them. Then we found these float suits and they are swimming independently, putting their faces in the water, swimming underwater and gaining more and more confidence each time. I hated the pool before the suits. I couldn’t handle both at the same time by myself in there. Now, I feel confident with more peace of mind all by myself and all 4 kids in the pool. You can’t put a price tag on peace of mind!!
September 7, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Bianca, four daughters and a pool — and you went from dreading it to enjoying it. What a review. 💙
The image of the twins escaping every float they were put in made us laugh, and the fact that they're now putting their faces in and building real confidence is exactly the shift we hope for.
One gentle note, since we always say it: the floatsuits are swim-development aids rather than life-saving devices, so staying within arm's reach of the twins still matters even as they get more capable.
Thank you for taking the time to write this out. Enjoy the pool — all five of you. 🌊
My order arrived in 3 weeks which was…
My order arrived in 3 weeks which was too late and also no refund is possible while i don t need the product anymore. Very dissatisfied
September 4, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Thank you for the feedback, Anamaria — and we're sorry the timing didn't work out for you. 💙
Three weeks sits within the 2–3 week window we quote, as our suits travel from our overseas facility. That's a deliberate choice to keep them affordable for families rather than pushing the price well up, but we know it doesn't help when you needed it by a certain date.
We'd like to look at your order properly rather than leave things here. Please reach out to our team and we'll come back to you with options.
Thanks for your patience. 🌊
Helps build confidence!
We’ve loved the FloatBuds Floatsuit in our family! It worked wonderfully for our preschooler especially in those early stages when building confidence in the water. It gave her that little bit of extra support whilst reinforcing everything she was learning in her swim lessons and it was so lovely watching her become more comfortable and independent.
Now we’re using it with our toddler, and it’s been just as helpful. She’s still finding her confidence in the water, so having that added support makes pool time feel much more relaxed and enjoyable for all of us.
I love that it’s been something we’ve been able to use through different stages rather than something kids quickly grow out of.
August 30, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Eunice, what a lovely review — thank you for taking the time. 💙
You've landed on something we care about a lot: the floatsuit working alongside swim lessons rather than replacing them. That reinforcement between what she's learning in the pool and what she practises with you is exactly where the confidence comes from.
And seeing it pass from your preschooler to your toddler is wonderful. The removable inserts mean it can flex to wherever each of them is at, which is precisely what we hoped for.
Thanks again — wishing your girls plenty more happy pool time together. 🌊
Perfect learning swimsuit for toddlers, absolutely love it!
Easy to place order and shipping was a very reasonable time. Good color options for boys and girls. Great sizing options, fit my son perfectly! Such a great option for toddlers learning to swim, my son had so much fun in it and loved it! Also the fabric didn’t let any sun come through so we didn’t have to worry about sunburn! Will be buying again!
August 17, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Starr, thank you for such a thorough review — you've covered just about everything we work hard on! 💙
The UPF 50+ fabric was a deliberate choice. Long days by the water shouldn't mean constant sunscreen top-ups, so building the sun protection right into the suit felt like the obvious move. Lovely to hear it did its job.
And so glad the sizing landed perfectly — that's why we anchor to chest and hip measurements rather than age alone.
Thanks for the kind words, and we'd love to have you back whenever you're ready. 🌊
My 16-month-old loved swimming in this…
My 16-month-old loved swimming in this float suit and being able to move around so freely. He used to cry in the other float suits we tried, so it’s been amazing to see him actually enjoy being in the water in this one.
August 19, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Anna, thank you so much for this — going from tears to actually enjoying the water is the best outcome we could hope for. 💙
Freedom of movement was a big part of the design. Little ones won't relax in something that feels restrictive, so getting that balance of support and comfort right really matters — and it sounds like he's feeling it.
Thanks for taking the time to share. Wishing him plenty more happy swims. 🌊
My son loves his floatbuds swimsuit
My son loves his floatbuds swimsuit! It has truly given him so much confidence in learning how to swim and I love that it’s adjustable to his swim journey by removing the inserts to him less support.
Couldn’t recommend enough!
August 22, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Ashley, thank you so much for this — five stars and a recommendation like that genuinely lifts the whole team. 💙
You've picked up on the part we're proudest of: the removable inserts mean the suit grows with his skills rather than holding him at one level. As his confidence builds, the support can step back — and it sounds like he's well on that path already. 🌊
We are obsessed!
Float buds has made my daughter a more confident swimmer! She loves the independence that it gives her and I love the peace of mind that it gives ME. The company is absolutely wonderful to work with!
August 23, 2026
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Reply from Floatbuds
Lauren, "obsessed" might be our new favourite word — thank you so much. 💙
Her growing independence and your peace of mind are the two halves of exactly what we set out to build, so hearing you've got both is a real win for us. And thank you for the kind words about our team too — that one landed.
Wishing your daughter many more confident swims. 🌊
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