STEARNS Original Puddle Jumper Kids Life Jacket, Comfortable Life Vest for Kids Weighing 30-50lbs, USCG Approved Type III Life Vest for Pool, Beach, Boats, & More

Very cute and it works great. I much prefer these to traditional life jackets. Unlike life jackets, they don't slide up to the child's chin or make it difficult for them to swim. The puddle jumper makes it easy for kids to practice swimming and give them freedom in the pool. I love them and will continue to use them for my kids.

The STEARNS Puddle Jumper is a lifesaver — literally! I got the Cancun Starfish design for my child, and not only is it super cute, but it also gives me peace of mind around the water. It fits securely without being too tight, and the material is soft, so there’s no rubbing or discomfort. My kid feels confident wearing it and has full range of motion to splash, swim, and play. Best part? They actually want to wear it. It’s Coast Guard approved, so I know it’s safe, and it's held up really well to frequent use at the pool and beach. Definitely recommend for any young swimmer!

Update July 2018:Two years later and we are still using this thing. We've been using it on almost a weekly and sometimes twice or three times a week schedule and this thing is still in great condition. My almost three year old can swim with confidence in this and it's allowed him to feel comfortable getting his head wet. Just about the only downside is that he often prefers using this to going without it, which as he approaches three years old, we'd like to get him more experience in learning how to swim and survive without it. Be that as it may, I couldn't recommend this highly enough!My son is a little on the big side at ~22# at nearly 11 months old. He's been swimming since he was 5 months, and has really grown quite independent in the water! But not having any floatation device for him, I have to hold him if we are in too deep. I was looking for something that would fit him easily now and for awhile to come, and give him the independence he's been craving as he constantly tries to jump out of my arms in the pool to explore on his own.I looked at several options - a life vest, the "tube", and this. Floatation helpers under the 30# range seem to be limited to actual floaration devices with neck support, which isn't really appropriate for a pool setting where I never leave my baby's side. So, I ordered this, knowing it could be a little large for him still.AND IT'S PERFECT! My son had no adjustment to this product, and loved it! He dives right in, and is able to swim short distances with it on! Will work perfectly for the beach setting next summer when we go back home to MI! This product allows my son to freely play in the shallow kid area at our pool where it's an incline into deeper water like a beach without me having a pit of anxiety of a stomach, even though I'm right there, as he crawls into deeper water.I will say that the middle part tends to ride up a bit on him a bit, so when he's in deeper water floating without support his chin is kept just above the water, but he sometimes swallows pool water when there's lots of waves/splashing from nearby. This is something that will get better in time with him growing into the product.Overall, I'm pretty excited about this product and so is my son! Believe the hype on this one and just go for it, especially if you're looking for options for fun floating for the under 30 pound but almost there crowd. We ordered the blue starfish and it's beautiful and bright!

My wife recently purchased two of these Streams Puddle Jumpers for our children, ages 2 and 4, right before a planned family vacation. We used these puddle jumpers on our children basically every day on vacation so I feel confident in my rating and review.First things first, if you're looking for a floatation device that will 100% keep your child safe in water then this is not the best choice for you and I'd advise you to buy another product. This product is designed to assist children who are already somewhat competent in water to float. This product is not meant to replace water confidence (i.e. a child that has received swim lessons) and you most certainly do not want to leave a child unattended in any way while they're in the water. Also, this product is not designed to hold a child's head out of the water on its own.Both of my children receive swim lessons and my wife and I were merely looking for a swim aid that would allow them to enjoy the pool (at our resort) for longer periods of time. In that use, this product is absolutely perfect!This puddle jumper is designed for kids between 30-50lbs. My youngest comes in just barely over 30lbs and my oldest about 42lbs and the puddle jumpers worked well for both of them. The jumpers go on easily and simply slip onto the arms and are secured in the back with a locking plastic clip. A nylon strap keeps the puddle jumpers snug and can be easily adjusted for different sized children. My wife and I both found the puddle jumpers extremely easy to use and to get on/off the kids. My kids didn't seem to mind at all having these on and for novice swimmers it gave them a bit of a buoyancy and confidence boost. Both my kids were zipping around the pool (with plenty of adult supervision) and having a great time.This is definitely a product I recommend. However, keep in mind your child's water familiarity and abilities before ordering.

I have a 2 1/2 year old son who just couldn't figure out a regular life vest. The regular life vest kept tipping him on his back or his stomach. But he is much to independent to not have a flotation device. So at the recommendation of a close friend, I ordered the Puddle Jumper. It is honestly the best invention ever! My son is 38lbs and about 37 inches tall and it fits him perfectly. He loved the shark on the front (sharks are his favorite). And it was so easy to put on. His life jacket zips, buckles, then has a buckle that has to go between his legs...it takes time to get a toddler into a life jacket. But it took seconds to put on. My son immediately put his arms into the "Sleeves" and thought the whole thing was pretty cool. We got into the pool and it worked like a charm. He felt confident and paddled around on his own for the first time. The puddle jumper keeps him upright, and doesn't tilt him onto his stomach or back. Super duper satisfied with this purchase!