SwimSchool Kids Swim Trainer Vests for Toddlers Ages 2-6 – Boys/Girls – Multiple Colors/Styles – Learn to Swim Floaties

The media could not be loaded. My granddaughter is 3 and wears a 4T. I couldn’t tell you how much she weighs—she’s my daughter’s kid and thankfully I’ve retired from tracking that kind of data. But when it’s Mimi time, the number one rule is: no getting hurt on Mimi’s watch.Since bubble-wrapping them wasn’t practical, I settled on the next best thing—keeping them afloat.This life vest was perfect. It fastens securely underneath, so it didn’t ride up or shift around, which gave my granddaughter the comfort and freedom to explore the water without me hovering in a full-blown panic. Even better—she felt so confident in it, she decided to swim all by herself!Highly recommend for any grandparents trying to keep their grandkids safe, happy, and above water—literally.

Nice vest and good value. Works well in the pool.

We bought this earlier this summer for our daughter. She's 37" tall, 32 lbs. I went with the bigger size because she was right at the weight limit, and I wanted her to be able to wear it again next year.Pre-pandemic, she had taken lessons at the YMCA, and did not use a life jacket. At the pool with lifeguards (and us with her) we don't use them either. But in the strange summer that this was, we we're lucky enough to know someone who welcomed us to their private pool. Without a lifeguard, though, I wanted something to assist our daughter in staying afloat.It fit her perfectly and was comfortable enough that she never complained. She was very unsure the first time she got into the water, until she realized what it would do for her buoyancy. Within a few minutes, she was paddling and kicking around the pool.It gave her incredible confidence, and even when we would swim without it, I noticed that she still felt very comfortable in the water.The fabric did "pick" very easily, and I expect by the time she gets done with it next summer, it won't look very good. Wish it had a sturdier fabric, as once the fabric picks and pulls, it starts to develop runs. (Like nylon stockings, for reference)The other issue was the crotch strap. It has a little pad that is designed to protect the wearer from chafing with the rough strap. However, it slides around and doesn't work well. My daughter ended up with a horrible "burn" where the strap rubbed the first day. (She didn't complain while wearing it, so I wasn't aware until we were done.) We tried to keep that pad in place on later uses. Loosening the strap doesn't fix the problem, as the jacket then just rides up to be around her ears, and the strap is still tight between her legs. I may see if I can sew a better pad before next year, to cover the entire strap.I picked one of these up locally for our younger daughter in the smaller size a week ago (for under five bucks) so am looking forward to using them for both girls next summer.

My almost 2.5 year old is a peanut and only weighs 26lbs, meaning he’s too small for the USCG certified puddle jumpers for kids 33-55lbs. However, when he’s in the pool he wants more flexibility to play, swim, and move. His infant life vest is too restrictive so this is a great option. Just keep in mind it is not USCG certified so should only be used in calm water (like a pool) and it could NOT be used on a boat or any watercraft.

Bought 2 of different sizes. My toddler loves this vest its not too bulky and lets her have so much freedom in the pools.

A little big for my daughter still, and I feel like the neck pillow just gets in the way when you try using it. The strap on the bottom being covered makes it hard to tighten it fully.

The first time in a pool and using this swim vest my 3 yr old granddaughter was going around the pool all on her own. She figured out how to float and kick her legs to make her go.

This swim trainer has been great for my 3 year old. It’s super easy to use, she can put it on herself. It has boosted her confidence and has allowed her to have free range of her arms promoting better swimming techniques while giving her the extra buoyancy she needs at this point. Overall very impressed with the performance of the swim trainer.