Swim Floats

chricast · April 2014

I am wondering if I should bring some kind of flotation device for Emma on vacation. We will be at the beach and pools, has anyone used anything like this? I obviously will not just put her in the pool alone, I will be right next to her but would like to give her more freedom then just holding her while in the water.

https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Leisure-School-Trainer-Safety/dp/B007JCK5GG/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UDNPGKURPVSY

navyandviolet · April 2014

Get a puddle jumper they are awesome and coast guard approved so you can bring them to pools and they can go out on boats on a lake https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00364E0C6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397270221&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

chricast · April 2014

I saw the piddle jumpers and I feel like Emma wouldn't be happy wearing it around her arms. Also I read that she would need to be able to hold herself upright in it and I don't know if she would get that.

chricast · April 2014

mbm1983 said:
Not that one specifically but other floaties where they can't fall through. On amazon it says thats for 2-4 yrs. It'll fit her?

Some of the reviews say they use it for their 18 month olds, so I am thinking she may be OK? Doesn't hurt to order it and try it in.

navyandviolet · April 2014

Ds1 isn't even 30 pounds yet. He has used the puddle jumper for 2 years. Heck dd is only 37 pounds.

stephcarter · April 2014

@chricast I have the one w the shade! I'll look for it and you can steal it Sunday!!

HamptonsMama · April 2014

LO has been in swim lessons since she was 6 months. The 3 instructors have recommended not using any arm floatation devices at all. It restricts their own arm movements and gives false security. I agree with following weight guidelines and also using a coastguard certified flotation device. If there is an REI near you, they have a great return policy if you buy one you aren't happy with. Good luck.

Mrs_Lady · April 2014

My son takes swim lesson and they recc not using arm floatation devices at this age i 2nd navyviolets advice
Have fun

jwildin · April 2014

OMg! I saw this post and went to look on amazon for something for Sawyer since we will be at the pool a lot this summer! I found this!

https://www.amazon.com/Inflatable-Learner-Float-Swimming-Collar/dp/B005XY8U8C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1397474158&sr=8-3&keywords=baby+floatation

Am I the only one distubed by this! This look terrifying who would buy that?

stephcarter · April 2014

Wtf?!?!!? That's insane!!!!

stephcarter · April 2014

In the "customers who bought this also bought..." section I saw this. How freaking cute is this baby face?!? Hahahaha

chricast · April 2014

Thanks for you input ladies. I decided not to get it and will either bring my sisters float like this or nothing at all if I cant make it to her house before we leave.

StefanieM522 · April 2014

chricast said:

Thanks for you input ladies. I decided not to get it and will either bring my sisters float like this or nothing at all if I cant make it to her house before we leave.

I have this one for Wesley and he loves it. It travels very nicely as well and folds up pretty small.

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