Gift guide for little swimmers

Kate McKenzie • September 3, 2025

The holiday season is fast approaching! Here at Aquastar, we hope you all have a fun & safe holidays. If you’re struggling with what to buy your child, niece, nephew or friend who loves swimming, we’ve got some cracking ideas for amazing presents every swimmer will love. From small stocking stuffers to bigger gifts that will be a great investment in their swimming ability.


New Goggles Or Bathers

Invest in some high quality bathers or goggles for your little swimmer that will last them years to come! There are so many great brands out there, ask their parents what kind of goggles or bathers are their favourite so you get them something you know they’ll love.


Swimming Lessons At Aquastar Swim School

If your little swimmer lives near one of our locations (St Kilda, Keysborough, Brighton, Moorabbin or Berwick) you could give them a term of swimming in our Learn to Swim lessons or Squad groups. Our lessons are perfect for beginners up to advanced swimmers as we assess each student before placing them into a class so that they can learn new skills and improve. We also have holiday intensive programs to give them something fun and educational to do over the holidays! Give us a call on (03) 8551 8077 or fill out an online enquiry form to learn more.


Pool Toys

Always an easy choice and you can never have too many pool toys! You have a wide array of options to pick from including pool noodles, floaties, diving sticks, beach balls or a big inflatable lounge to relax on. Kmart and Target always have some fabulous cheaper options, especially inflatable lounges.


Extra Swim Gear

If your little swimmer is starting to venture outside the indoor pool this summer you can boost their fun with gear like fins or a snorkel to help them become an exceptional little diver.


For Before & After Swimming

If your little swimmer is just about to start lessons or you know needs a new one of these items, they’ll love these ideas! Every swimmer needs a fun, durable reusable water bottle for their lessons. You could also gift them a new swim bag or backpack to store all their gear. And finally, a brand new, fluffy towel never goes astray. We love the micro plush towels that come with an attached hood, perfect for winter lessons!

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