I am looking for a solution to keep my daughter warmer in swim class. Will this make her to buoyant?
1547001
I found that the suits definitely kept the kids warmer, but only slightly more buoyant. We used the coast guard approved arm and body supports for the first year and now have tried the swim suit with floatation. They now play in the shallow water without the buoyant assist, but still like to swim in deeper water with them on. This summer we are not using the wetsuits.
1473448
My daughter never dumped her boat on our canoe trip. So I'm not certain how easily she could have swam wearing her life jacket. She said she thought she could swim if she needed to. I hope someone else can answer this question better for you.
349111
It is just a wet suit so the water has to come in the suit against your skin. The purpose behind this suit is to keep you warmer while in the water. That works well...but you will still be wet. Scuba divers use a dry suit that keeps them totally dry but this isn't needed for kids.
249794
This is meant to stay buoyant in the water. It will float to the surface if dropped. Please let us know if there is anything else that you may need.
1024256
no, it has weight to it which helps it travel thru the water. Child must be able to swim underwater.
300878
That depends on how nice you want to keep her. Repeated exposure to water will damage her hair, and water that gets stuck inside her head and joints can shorten the lifespan of those joints. But she's not going to immediately fall apart just because you got her wet, nor does she have any absorbent materials that will retain moisture and grow mouldy, so if your kid wants to play with her mermaid doll in the bathtub, no worries.
1486241
I think you should try the Aqua Tot - especially since she's been doing lessons. My daughter is similar in height/weight and it worked perfectly for her so she can move around more than if she was in an inflatable.
2055664
Yes it will! It's air tight. So it traps air in it that's what make it float. Also if I remember right it's submersible for 30 minutes
818741
no your skin will be wet but it will keep you warmer then if you were just wearing a bathing suit.
617840
I have a 19 month old that weighs 23lbs. We tried on a friend's Puddle Jumper and it fit a little loose but it still help him float and enjoy himself. Off course, you need to keep a constant eye on your child even with a life vest. I don't think it will fall off, my child is on the slim side and it did not slide off his arms.
548990
we bought this last year for our 1year old and she is 2 and still uses it. we love it and it makes her feel safe in our pool. hope this helps
752721
Heat comes out from the bottom so the top remains cool - as my daughter discovered to her disappointment when she tried to warm her school clothes!!
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.
2268451
Probably. It does help hold them up but if they are not assisting/trying to swim, or someone holding them, they will tip forward. I love it for a 2.5 y/o learning to swim.
1257934
It may be a little bit big for her; you may have to hold her under her seat to keep her above the water just right. However, I do think you could definitely enjoy using it with her as it provides a place for her to float and play, and it will give her some much-needed shade. She will also be able to grow into it!
567091
It depends on if your child can swim. This is a swim vest, not a life vest. I put my non-swimmer in it and he went completely under water. It's not a flotation device. If your child can swim already, it might be good for snorkeling - it is thin and light weight.
288964
No but it's made out of wetsuit material so it might keep you warmer in the water. Definitley not waterproof though.