can a child use it to swim
1308386
no definitely not. I found that it floats up and literally presses hard under your neck. There's no device to keep it from floating up. Straps are needed in the crotch area to prevent it from riding up.
1308387
It is adjustable, but for adults. I would say it totally depends on how big the child is. I swim in this though very comfortably and I am a larger woman. I hope this helps.
1308388
I would buy a life jacket that matches the child's weight. This is an adult life jacket so unless it is an older child that is close to the size of a woman, I wouldn't use this.
1999278
No. My five year old plays in it and he can move around too much. But it is perfect for my one year old. Consider a baby inflatable pool.
937656
Yes they can be used for swimming, they stay in real well and do a great job. you can also get them in flesh color.
1426602
You will love it. my nephew was about that age maybe a few months older when we got it for him, it was a little big in the sholders but we just tightened the stap and he was good to go. We tried a few diffrent ones but we liked this one best it holds him streight he is not top heavy so he float upright. He loves the freedom to be able to swim by himself there is no stopping him he now jumps in the pool and goes under and pops up laughing. he will be 3 in June and still wears it.
87316
I've got mine wet a couple of times, Don't know if you can swim in it. It take quite a bit of abuse.
319605
Yes. As long as it is filled with enough water or sand. Depends on the height and strength of the child too. Good for learning to move around a target. Enjoy!
451962
We bought the medium for our 3-year old who is now 35lbs.Personally, I don't think this vest is suited for someone so young and just learning to get in the water. I would look more for something with inflatables to keep her head and chest above the water. This type of vest requires effort on their part to stay upright. Just my opinion...
53080
Yes, it can be used in the water. There are no electronic parts or batteries that would get damaged. However, some of the smaller accessories could potentially go down the tub drain, so I only allow my son to bring the larger parts in the tub with him.
1948745
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.
567088
These vests are used by kids learning to swim under the supervision of a competent swimmer. If the kids are strong, independent swimmers WITHOUT the vest, and only need it to give them a little extra buoyancy while snorkelling, it could be helpful.
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.
1287554
No. It is for kids that can balance and hold their head above water and have some understanding of swimming. Probably at least 2-3 years old. I used them for my daughter when she was 4. For 3-6 months, I would use one of the floating tubes with a built in seat.
693050
I agree with Rebecca... unless your child is a confident swimmer I wouldn't buy this. They lose some control because their feet are bound together. And either way, never over their heads with this on.
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.
319658
My kids haven't attempted to put it in water so I don't know if it will float. It does have 2 buttons for sound effects, so that would certainly be ruined by putting it in water. My almost 6 year old has had this for almost 2 years and still uses it, as does my 3 year old son. It is a good toy for the price. Hope this helps.
451963
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!
82567
No. The design keeps it around a child's chest. However, for this reason it is only considered a live saving device in calm water with a conscious wearer.