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Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

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8ternity
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Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

DD is 2.5 yrs old and I bought her a life vest but it was wayyyy to small, could be since she has a little belly but my DH and I tried everything on her at BRU and nothing fit her. Is it supposed to be extremely tight?

It doesn't have to be a vest, any flotation device is fine.

Is something like this good?

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Message edited 4/29/2013 5:13:13 PM.

Posted 4/29/13 5:09 PM
 
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Traysee
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Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

Funny I was just at TRU today looking at those. I was leaning towards the bathing suit or the vest with a crotch strap kind. I didn't buy anything though since they didn't have their size.

Posted 4/29/13 5:12 PM
 

Jacksmommy
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

Puddle jumpers worked the best for ds!!
Ets the pink one on top

Message edited 4/29/2013 8:34:17 PM.

Posted 4/29/13 8:33 PM
 

2BadSoSad
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

Puddle Jumpers (the first one you posted) are the single greatest invention EVER!!!!

Posted 4/29/13 8:38 PM
 

MrsA714
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

I agree with the puddle jumpers (1st one you posted). Love it and so does DD!

Posted 4/29/13 8:51 PM
 

NewlyMrs
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

I have the 1st one posted too.

Posted 4/29/13 8:58 PM
 

exotic13eauty
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

I just ordered Kiefer Swim 'N Play Trainer for my 2.5 yr old son. Instructor at Ymca and a few friends recommend it. Lets see how it goes when I receive it. =)

Posted 4/29/13 10:13 PM
 

LSP2005
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

We used the puddle jumpers you posted first in pink. They were fantastic. Costco has them for about $14.

Posted 4/29/13 11:55 PM
 

nferrandi
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

I hear great things about the puddle jumper, but DS is 3 years old and doesn't weigh enough for it. Chat Icon We just use swimmies.

Posted 4/30/13 8:14 AM
 

ali120206
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Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

The first one is fantastic but, it's for 30 lbs and up - so if your DD isn't close to 30 lbs, it probably won't work appropriately.

Posted 4/30/13 8:31 AM
 

JRsMaMa
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

Posted by 2BadSoSad

Puddle Jumpers (the first one you posted) are the single greatest invention EVER!!!!

agreed!

Posted 4/30/13 8:34 AM
 

kahlua716
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Re: Life Vest / Flotation Device for Toddlers

Posted by exotic13eauty

I just ordered Kiefer Swim 'N Play Trainer for my 2.5 yr old son. Instructor at Ymca and a few friends recommend it. Lets see how it goes when I receive it. =)



I just looked this up and I don't think I'd use it for safety purposes. If they fell in and panicked- the child could get stuck on his/her belly (face down in the water).

As a swim trainer it looks perfect.

ETA: We have the puddle jumper for DD1 and we love it.

I have to find something for DD2 who is only 22lbs

Message edited 4/30/2013 11:17:29 AM.

Posted 4/30/13 11:16 AM
 
 

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