Review on Stearns Original Puddle Jumper Kids Life Jacket: Deluxe Life Vest for Children - Toucan Design by David Dortch

Bought for a trip to Hawaii after seeing my (much taller) niece and nephew use them last summer; They quickly became my favorite baby item I have ever bought and will have no hesitation in buying for all the little people in my life. That is amazing! My daughter (22 months and 28 pounds, large for her age) wore them every minute she was by the water with no complaints. At first I was concerned that she would lose mobility and/or that they wouldn't fit well enough as she wasn't up to the required 30lbs yet, but they were perfect. She had a lot of agility, both in the water and when playing in the water. Sand, and when dressed to the max, they fit her perfectly! Although she is comfortable in the water, this was her first time in the salt water and surf and I was perfectly comfortable with her within a few feet of me, even in gentle waves or the water above me. This jacket kept her upright in the water and always kept her head out of the water, even when she was romping or jumping over the waves. When caught multiple times by a wave, she would right herself with her face above the water in less than 1 second. We tried her in the pool and she jumps effortlessly and feels totally safe and comfortable. A great tool for kids learning to swim and the PERFECT product for boating as they allow for much more freedom of movement than a typical life jacket (and without the dreaded crotch buckle).