My son is quite large at 25 lbs and 10 months, approximately 29 inches long. Will this keep him out of the water? Is he too big?
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I bought this for our 6 month old, it really did a great job of shading her and keeping her afloat, though she was submerged to about her sternum. She was about 22" long then.
1303409
Your son is longer than my daughter (25 inches) but weighs the same. I think the length would force you to move to the next size quickly. I would probably go with the next size.
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I'm 5'11" and about 140 lbs and it keeps my shoulders well above the water. Your husband will probably sit further down in the water. Great product! Hope this helps.
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My little guy is 7.5 months old and we had him in the Large about three months ago. It was big but it was still effective and he didn't mind sleeping in it! It wasn't a magical experience as he still is up every two hours to nurse (no fault of the sleep suit of course!) but it REALLY did help with the amount of jerking movements that would wake him up. He is 18lbs and 28 inches and the large still fits his body but his arms and legs have grown out of the length of the sleeves (poor boy goes to bed in high waters but we are still using the sleep suit ;)!!!! So if you want a snug fit go with the smaller size! Hope my babble helps! My little guy is 7.5 months old and we had him in the Large about three months ago. It was big but it was still effective and he didn't mind sleeping in it! It wasn't a magical experience as he still is up every two hours to nurse (no fault of the sleep suit of course!) but it REALLY did help with the amount of jerking movements that would wake him up. He is 18lbs and 28 inches and the large still fits his body but his arms and legs have grown out of the length of the sleeves (poor boy goes to bed in high waters but we are still using the sleep suit ;)!!!! So if you want a snug fit go with... » Read More My little guy is 7.5 months old and we had him in the Large about three months ago. It was big but it was still effective and he didn't mind sleeping in it! It wasn't a magical experience as he still is up every two hours to nurse (no fault of the sleep suit of course!) but it REALLY did help with the amount of jerking movements that would wake him up. He is 18lbs and 28 inches and the large still fits his body but his arms and legs have grown out of the length of the sleeves (poor boy goes to bed in high waters but we are still using the sleep suit ;)!!!! So if you want a snug fit go with the smaller size! Hope my babble helps! « Show Less
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My grandson is only a year old, but huge. He's 23 pounds and still fits very well... he just used it at an indoor pool a couple of weeks ago.
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Look at a Puddle Jumper. I put my son in that when he was 20 months, and it worked great for about 2 years. I'd keep in in one now, but he's stocky, and out grew it. Google Puddle Jumper, and watch the videos of the little one's swimming. It works great!
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It will likely fit around him, but will be very short. It fits my 32 lb 3.5 year old perfectly. I would suggest moving up a size, but looking for one with the strap between the legs so it doesn't ride up much. Those will be more expensive, though. It also depends what you are using it for and how likely it is that he will need it.
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He would be drowning in it. My son is 13, 5' tall, 98 lbs and it was a bit large on him. It is not adjustable. This suit is a young adult size; sounds like you need a children's suit. Good luck!
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My son is just under 15lbs (weighed yesterday) and this thing HUGS him. Definitely swaddles him tight with no room for movement.. I was kind of hoping it would be a little looser with growing room, but this size 'Large' is a perfect fit for him, and there are no larger sizes. If you child still likes to be swaddled tight at his/her age, then this would be perfect.. My son is 4mo's old and is kind of outgrowing being swaddled because he is still in discovery of his hands.
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It will definitely keep the person afloat but not sure about putting it around the waist. I'd ensure I had an approved life jacket for that.
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My gradnson almost 3 used it but we never left him alone. I cannot assure you the life jacket will keep your daughter floating on her back with her head out of the water. But I can say the life jacket is of excellent quality.I have to warn you because in the case of my grandson he kept "unbuttoning it" which is something your less than 2 years old might not do.I suggested on my review to the manufacturer to close the jacket on the back to avoid children opening it easily or think of a safer way to close it.
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I loved ours but at 20 lbs he is likely to only fit in it a very short time. I watch a 20lb 8 month old and it is a little small now. My 21 lb daughter out grew it at 18 lbs and 28 inches. Since they dont make a 9 or 12 month version i invested in a winter bundting, it was a great transition suit. It keeps her warm and still muffles some movement.
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I have a 4 month old who is 25 inches long and almost 18 lbs and this still fits him. I don't use it though because the inside batwings just get in the way and he can manuever out of the wrap. We had to use one with velcro on it instead. This is a nice one though because as she gets bigger you'll just have less of the material to wrap around her.
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No it would be for a child that can almost swim. I used on my child at 3 years old. Before that I used a swim vest.
1204965
For my little guy, for sleeping, yes he was too big. I still used it at 3-4 months for a quick hands free moment-bathroom, shower, etc. But my son is a mover and not satisfied sitting still, he was always trying to wiggle out of it.
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I think she may be a little small. My niece uses this at just over 2 years old, but she is probably around 25 lbs. Maybe look into "puddle jumpers". It's a floatie that wraps around a childs body and over their arms. They are still able to move around pretty good and get the feeling of learning how to swim.
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I would think so, our boy is close to 30 lbs, and there is plenty of room for him.