my child is 1.5 years 20 pounds and I want to introduce her to swimming...i am not sure if the medium size will be good for her?
451957
Medium should fit perfect and allow her some time to grow into it. Our daughter was almost two when we purchased and around 23lbs and she used it right away. She still has more growing room. You should be fine.
451958
My son is 45 lbs. and the Large size did not fit him, although they are supposed to fit 45 lbs - 60 lbs. so i returned the product
451959
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...
451960
I bought the medium size for my 4 year old who is 36lbs. It fit him well with some room to grow. It may be way too big for your 1.5 year old. I hope this helps.
451961
Yes it should! My Granddaughter was a little older than that but she is petite ..... She loves it and swims all over the pool! It's so much better than floaties and it's nice not to have to worry about her while we are at the pool!
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...
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!
95416
I would guess a size 3 would work well but buying a 3 and/or 4 and trying it is the best way to find out, and return the one you don't take of keep them both if the 3 fits and you have the 4 for when he grows into it. Otherwise return both, but the other answers are correct to look at the O'Neill site and make sure the height is right. If it is too loose it will let cold water in and circulate, if it is too tight it will be very painful and useless. It is a great wetsuit for the toddlers, best I ever saw. BD
161827
My son is 15 and medium/slight swimmers build about 5'6" and I got him the adult large, it fits him a little roomy but he likes it like that and it will last him all through high school. Hope this helps :)
107789
It would depend on how much buoyancy you need. 3 is fine for my son and he is a big 2 1/2 year old. I would recommend the 3 as I think 4 is overkill but I have only used the 3 and 2 personally! Hope this helps!However it might be helpful if you need to support more weight or to use on a small child to keep them positioned higher in the water. I am not a swim instructor, just my experiences and points of view.
1175568
I got the medium for a 4 year old and she is a size ten. Because the backs aren't closed she kept walking out of them and stumbling. The 5 year old wears a 13 and I got him an xl. I don't know what to advise on the 8 year old. Sorry?
135508
I would get the large or extra large for sure....I got the medium for a five year old and it was a little big but he is growing into it and does love it.
103464
my daughter is tall and athletic- I think 54 inches and about 100 pounds. The medium was real tight on her. you would probably be ok with the medium.
661501
My daughter is 3 and they use the same one in her swim class. You could remove layers asthey learn to swim. I believe it is good up to 50 lbs.
199560
I bought a small for my son, who is 22lbs and 13 months. It's kinda snug on him, do I'm only planning on one summers use. I would suggest a medium if you want more than one summers use. Otherwise, the small will be just fine one your baby. Hope this helps!
1631747
You could probably get the medium and have no problems I got a small for my min pin he's 16 pounds and the devise is at the smallest setting. It gets a lot bigger.
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.
113700
It depends on what size your kid wears now and how fast they grow. A medium is size 10-12, large is 14-16
145190
Get the 18mths to 2 yrs I think its the Xl size as the 12 to 18 myths will be to small, or you will not get much usage out of them. we run a swim school and except for small and medium for bubs up to 12 mths we tell everyone to go for the next size up as they are a better fit. Cheers Caroline
449565
Yes, I would go with the 18 month size, the suit is true to size and well made and I am sure that she will love it.
967644
Our daughter (now 14 months) is below the 5th % in weight and around 50th % in height (with a 95% head - go figure) and this vest worked well for her this summer (when she was much younger and smaller than she is now). I can say I would be confident using this vest on your 1 year old.
1806163
I got medium for a 7 year old and she still has room, but for a14 year old I think I'd go large. I'd rather be a bit big than too small.
2256672
By the way you may also consider about the body, my daughter has 17kgs, she is just fit the body, I think below 20kgs is ok, or it will be very tight.