Does this vest ride up over the chin or mouth when in the water? My granddaughter is 19lbs and 1 year old
1817908
This vest stayed in place very well. We used it from the ages of 18-30 months. She started wearing it when she was about 23 pounds.and she is average height.
1817909
No, it does not ride up over the chin and mouth, but it is a vest designed to keep her face above water, if falling in, and, as such, comes almost up to the chin. I would say, at her size, this vest will be uncomfortable for her.
1817910
It did not when we used it for my daugher. Even when I used the backstrap to pull her straight up out of the water.
1817911
My daughter was a very small when we put her in this vest. I believe she was around six months old when we first put her in it. At that age it definitely was around her chin and neck because she was just so small. This is a very adjustable life jacket and we were very pleased with our purchase. It works until she is 30 pounds so she can still wear it even now. You can't find a life jacket at Walmart or a supercenter anywhere that is going to fit a one-year-old. This is your best bet.
1817912
It will float up a bit, but its not that bad. Most of these vests have that tendency though.
390796
We were told that we could use it for our granddaughter when we take her out on our boat on the lake. It keeps her head and arms up and out of the water, she also wears it when she swims in the pool. I don't know the specific type of pfd category.
228374
My daughter who just turned 2 was that weight and I got an extra small. It fit snugly but be careful for some reason my daughter kept falling over face first but it is too cute. If that happens try the arm floats, they work really well for us
1874982
i dont know how heavy your five month old is but the water just might lift her and the seat up if she doesnt weigh it down given that there are no suction cups under the seat. also given that it doesnt have straps you might be playing with fire. i would say look for seats that are like ring and snap in on the side for your situation. look at the dreambaby ring seats
661502
Our 3 yr old wears it, but we bought it for our 6 yr old who is scared of the water. It fits both kids well. It will fit our older one for a couple more years, hopefully she won't need it past this year!
973995
Our grandson was 5 months old and almost 17 pounds. He has a long torso. Unfortunately, even with the long torso we found the jacket was too long and pushed up against his chin and face. Fortunately, we had another jacket available that was better, but still pused u on hi face if we sat him down...so we held him the whole boat ride.
1730805
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.
695139
I bought this for my grandson last summer and he was only four months. His head did not get wet. It is well made and the head rest is not flimsy. You can even use a towel to help with positioning.
1265624
In my experience, as long as my child is wearing the device properly, he tends to stay on his feet in shallow water and upright in deeper water. The device should be worn above the elbows, across the chest, NOT at the forearm and across the belly.
1348737
My children and I swam with ours. Adjusted the strap so I was comfortable with position where it would hang around my neck. No problems.
1730806
i don't believe this is the correct jacket for keeping her floating on her back. there is not a separate neck brace/float to keep her head up if she is floating. also, under 2 years she might be too small for this jacket.
1130604
I normally use the vest standing up fishing (OK) - if belts are loosened sitting down then ride some ride up is to be expected. I'm 5'10 205 lbs.
2096868
Hi, we've done a lot of research and learned that kids' life jackets aren't categorized by types I, II or III. However, we and our swim instructors have tested these jackets for our 2 children (6 and 3) and concluded that the kids are un-sinkable wearing them and the only position for their heads is up above water. They are great. We recently bought a 3rd one for our 1 yo nephew.
567087
Not overly restrictive. I think it's fine for snorkeling. I'm not sure how old your child is but it will help them float on stomach or back.
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...
401146
Based on those reviews, I purchased this even though my daughter is only 26lbs. It is a little big on her, still. It slips down her arms and we have the back tightened as far as it will go. That said, it still fits closely enough to function as a floating device.
529931
We've had this since my son was 20 months. He's now 3 1/2. Both he and my daughter play with it frequently. My daughter started playing with it when she was around 12 months (she could pull up and stand - she mostly just splashed the water). We've pulled it back out recently since the weather turned nice again and they both LOVE it (3 1/2 and almost 2). I would guess they'll play with it a couple more years.