36", 25 lb child. Gets cold even in 80+ degree water. Will this keep him warm for extended swimming, but not overheated?
123564
Yes, it works typically like an adult wet suit, my son is very similar in water. Only caviat is when you take them out of the water, because it is still wet, they may catch a chill outside of the pool. But while in the water they'll be fine.
123565
Yes it will, we have a simple rash guard for medium tempts and short swims but we use this one for longer swims and it keeps her at body temperature. We are in California so the water is warm but the temp gets cold while night swimming. I would recommend it.
123566
It depends. I got this for my daughter yet water managed to get in through the neck area yet she was still warmer then with a regular bathing suit.
123567
Yes, my daughter is 2.5yrs and 20lbs and this made a HUGE difference in her being warm enough for indoor 30min swim and plus longer. She doesn't complain about being too hot, even after a quick dip in the "hot" tub after class.
647584
It might be a little big. I used it for mine that was about that weight. It slid down when she was not completely in the water. But when she was completely in the water and swimming around, it worked well and it gave her confidence to swim. She used it last year when she was just 20-21 lbs. She is now about 30lbs and used it this past month on vacation too. Great product. She jumps right not the water on her own when wearing it.
1971426
I don't live in Florida, but did use this over the hot weekend at SD Safari Zoo while it was 90°F, and baby was fine in it comfortably. There wasn't excessive sweating, but I did also used a stroller canopy extension and that could have helped reduced the temperature.
139688
I would say no. I bought it for water aerobics at the 'Y'. It's OK for that, but I wouldn't expect it to make me warm in very cold water. Hope that helps.
272202
I don't think the jacket will overheat you, but 85 degrees is the standard pool temp. I would be more concerned about the drag of water on your arms. I really enjoy mine, but I walk 90 minutes in the pool every morning. Not swimming laps.
71341
My son is 36" and 30 pounds. He has a size 4 suit and it is a little big on him. It is wider than it is tall on him. They say the suit should not be loose if the goal is to keep them warm. The suit is well made and thicker than any other suit that I have seen. If your daughter is getting cold, you may want to try size 3.
403404
Medium might be a little big on him. I think it starts at 33 lbs. Please be aware, this is not a flotation device. My son wore his and he went straight under water. We got rid of it. I think it's more for kids who can already swim.
415380
The 30 inch will fit the small adult waist and keep the person afloat. It will also survive the blazing sun. We've had ours hanging on a wall near the pool for two years. Other than a little black mold that was cleaned with clorox, it's still good as new.
858521
Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
532764
Hi Georgia, The pool water in my complex is currently 70-75 degrees but as the weather gets cooler, I will go with a 5mm or probably 7mm. My 5mm triathlon suit keeps me really warm but is much harder to get in and out of and doesn't come up as far on the neck. I do plan on purchasing a 7mm suit from this company soon. So it depends on the temp of the water as well as how toasty you like to be. Another factor is how active you are in the water. I stay in for an hour at a time, lifting neoprene 10 lb hand weights as well as ankle weights- do some swimming but more swimming in the warmer months. If you don't mind the minimal cold seepage when first getting in, you will warm up pretty fast. The thicker the suit, slightly less mobility. The other trick I have found is wearing a hoodie (have 2mm and 3mm) which goes on before your wetsuit and keeps you head much warmer than a bathing cap. Hope that helps!
1475953
I think so, but if you are using it outside, I'd advise against it. It is really well insulated, so it's warming as well as supportive, although I don't know that there is an alternative that would work as well for support without overheating your little one.
125604
My son is 5'5" and about 15 pounds heavier than yours, and I bought him a Large which he has worn all winter. He had tried them on at a local store first, the Medium was tight in the shoulders for him, and I wanted it to last at least 2 winters. I figured we'd have to roll the sleeve cuffs back a little, but they were fine as-is. Super-warm jacket, great purchase.
7377
Yes! It's pretty thin maybe 1mm. My son is using it for swim class at an indoor pool now, keeps his core warm while other children are shivering. But I do believe it was made for summer swimming .
139687
I only use it for swimming when the water is around 78 degrees, it is not a thermal or insulated jacket.
521226
I don't think so...I'm a lot older than 9 and it did not fit me snuggly and came off while swimming.
278964
As long as it is tight fitting, I think this would be perfect for keeping you warm while swimming laps!
369644
I wore this at an indoor pool where the water was slightly warmer (85). The air temp was cool. I get cold easily, and I found the cool water made it's way up my back and became chilly if I wasn't doing something vigorous. The shortie I have bought since is a better choice for me. I think you may have to take in account how warm you are on a regular basis (I rarely feel the heat), and how vigorously you will be exercising.