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life jackets for the beach?

meg_2006meg_2006 member
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We are going to the beach in August, and I never thought about it till now but...does DS need a life jacket (in case we lost our grip on him :/  )?  If so, any recs?

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  • chulita425chulita425 member
    I think it depends on the child and if you're going in the water deep. DS1 is a runner so he definitely would be wearing one! We got him a Speedo one from Target for around $30 and it works well for us. We use it a lot. Also make sure it is Coast Guard approved.
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  • Nala37Nala37 member
    We have a life jacket for DS that I've used once at a pond, and it was awkward and more difficult to keep a hold of him with it on.  Since the pond is pretty calm most of the time and not at all deep, I just hold him without the life jacket.  I have seen plenty of other kids wearing life jackets, though, so I guess it's just the parent's preference.
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  • bigdreams24bigdreams24 member

    we use this https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=16745766

     

    We live in southern california and go to the beach a lot. She loves the water. She did not like wearing a full lifevest but this one does not bother her. As they learn to swim you can take out some of the flotation layers. We always still hold her but this allows her to float and kick her legs. 


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