Konfidence Original Jacket Reviews

By schie from central FL on 3/16/2013

this is a snug fit, which is perfect for training as it feels more like part of the body rather than another thing to overcome. our grandkids bobbed around like barrels until 20-24 mos old, when they start to manuver somewhat. the difference between a life jacket (which has a mind of it''s own) and a Konfidence jacket is immeasurable. a life jacket is more fun when it''s off and a Konfidence jacket is more fun when on.

By Jenny from Pittsburgh PA on 3/8/2013

Size: Feels true to size

This is our second jacket for our 4 year old and she loves it!  I used to teach swimming years ago to toddlers and this jackets provides the right support, freedom for kids to enjoy the water and build their own confidence while remaining safe.

By qpfk from New York City, NY on 2/15/2013

Size: Feels true to size

lovely fit
good mobility around the arms
easy to wear

By Stan from New York on 2/8/2013

Size: Feels too small

Ordered size 3-4  for my 3.5 yo, who is of average size. couldn''t even bring it together and zip it on her. Then, i ordered the 5-6 size, that one was right on; however while wet it felt a little loose, that wouldn''t be a problem if there was some tighten belt on the buttom portion. Overall, it looks good, and serves its purpose.

By JRC from Boston, MA on 8/23/2012

Size: Feels true to size

Fits as we expected and helping our 7 year old learn to be more confident in the water while keeping him safe. Thanks!

By swimming grandma from hartford, CT on 4/23/2012

Size: Feels too small

too tight on pudgy grand-daughter, has NO crotch strap,

By ctxs13 from Holyoke, MA. on 4/3/2012

Size: Feels true to size

The jacket put my daughter at ease.  Love it.

By L.H. from Bonita Springs, Fl on 12/30/2011

Size: Feels true to size

My little grandson ,just turned 4, and just.learning to swim, could practice kicking, blowing bubbles, and just playing in the water. Previously, he had been relucant to stay long in the wqter.This vest fit him very comfortably, held him up ( I was with him and played with him all over the pool), and let him totally enjoy the water experience.  We swirled, twirled stayed in the deep end for most of the time...and he didn't want to get out....I finally had to coax him out of the pool after an hour and a half of sheer bliss.( I wore a vest too, so I wouldn't tire and could play with him as long as I wanted in the deep end)...It was paradise!..Wonderful vest!!!....

By Cole's Nana from Bellville, Texas on 6/25/2011

Size: Feels true to size

This jacket is for my grandson.  He loves it.  Helps him keep his head above the water.  He is gaining confidence more and more.  Thank you for this wonderful product.

By Mom from Providence, RI on 6/7/2011

Size: Feels true to size

I purchased this jacket for my 4-year-old for a trip to Aruba and it was a great success!  We went out snorkeling - at first very close to the shore, where the water was waist-high for me.  But it became clear soon that the vest is going to hold my son at the surface, and we ended up going out into the depths of several feet, with me only holding him by the hand to guide him in the right direction.  I was thrilled!  My husband and I assumed that we would have to take turns snorkeling while one of us is tending our son by the shore, but we were all able to enjoy looking at tropical fish together!  We were also comfortable letting my son splash in the pool without having to get into the water myself (but, obviously, watching him just in case), so we were able to relax and rest while my indefatiguable son was letting his energy out and enjoying it greatly.

I got the vest in red/yellow, and it was very easy to spot my son on the shore or at the pool at all times, which is a great plus as well.

Regarding sizing: I read reviews of the vest on this site and on Amazon, and some people were saying that the vest fits too small, so I got size 6-7 (my son is big for his 4 years of age and has been wearing size 5 for quite a while).  However, the vest didn't seem loose on him but ended up riding up his torso in the water, and when we tried to remove two inserts, it became really loose.  I think the smaller size would've worked better, even if it would've been somewhat tight on him.  And it would "grow" with my son anyway, since, as his confidence in the water grows, we'll be taking some of the inserts out, which will make more room in the vest for my son's body.