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Great Device
By Nicholas C. from Killeen, TX on 8/11/2020
Fit: NA
This has been a great addition to our swim equipment. We have a 4 year old that is learning to swim. This device has really assisted with learning to swim.
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buckles too difficult to open
By Avid Swimmer from Philadelphia, PA on 8/4/2020
Fit: NA
I know my heading sounds pathetic, but I purchased this for my older mother, who was widowed a few years ago and hasn't used her pool since; I believe that she is worried about slipping with nobody there to help her. We agreed that this vest would be a good product for her, but she cannot get the plastic clasps open, they are just too stiff. So even if I undo it for her, and closing them is easy (you just push the one piece into the other), when she's alone, she won't be able to get it off! I realize that you want the vest not to burst open if, e.g. you are wearing it for water skiing and want it to withstand the impact of falling in the water, but this is really too stiff. Very disappointed, it seems like a good product otherwise (ps, yes, I also bought her water shoes which we've given a 5-star rating to).
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Great quality
By Sacha from Olympia, WA on 4/8/2020
Fit: TRUE
Soft, the buckles are on the side, form fitting and stylish. Plan on wearing it paddle boarding in the ocean. Plenty of range of motion with arms. Wife loves it.
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Inexpensive but not comfortable.
By MJT from Indianapolis, IN on 3/13/2020
Fit: NA
This vest is buoyant. However, it is also uncomfortable and pushes your head up so high that snorkeling horizontally with it on is very difficult. I found it greatly increased the effort of swimming and correspondingly decreased my enjoyment. I'd wear this only if nothing else was available. Inflation is a bit of a pain as well. It does pack quite flat. I wouldn't buy it again.
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Very nice jacket but...
By Sue from Maui on 12/29/2019
Fit: TOOSMALL
This jacket is very nice with details like a flap to cover the zipper, a ring to hang it up and tabs to pull it down should it start to ride up. The colour and style are also great. The sizing online is off however, so if you are considering purchasing one, be aware that no accurate size chart is available on the website. I ordered a women’s small after looking at the chart and confirming with the live chat that it is correct for a 37” chest. Nope. It arrived with a big tag clearly showing that women’s small is for a 32-34”chest. Not happy to pay shipping to Hawaii then have another shipping deduction if I return it.
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holds the weight
By Stacy from FL on 9/12/2019
Fit: TRUE
I like the way this vest wraps the body. The only thing that I see now that I own it is that I wish it had something to help keep the head above water. But that may not be possible by design. I am very happy that it is not bulky.
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Works great!
By Gwen K from Goodyear, AZ on 7/9/2019
Directions are clearly Oates on all labeling. Fits well and is adjustable. Gives the kids a bit more confidence to get out there and learn to swim without sinking.
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High build quality premium look and feel
By Hammad Shauket from McKinney, TX on 4/1/2019
Fit: TRUE
Using it for jet ski. Good fit premium material use and good features and form. I like the side entry design.
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PERFECT for my just turned 2 year old!!
By KJ from Kentucky on 6/24/2018
My 27lb daughter used this and could float on belly and back, jump in, go down slides etc. She would TRY to go underwater with her head and it would NOT let her! LOVE it and highly recommend it!
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Nice quality
By Beth from Harrisburg , Pa. on 6/10/2018
The body glove paddle pals swim vest in the mermaid design fits my 26 pound granddaughter .I liked the vest design because it will protect her shoulders from the sun and I also thought it would fit better then the paddle pals without the shoulder coverage since she is under the 30 to 50 pound weight recommendation.. I didn't realize that the mermaid design is actually more a vinyl reflective applique that makes the eyes wink. It is cute but would have personally preferred it was just a part of the printed pattern on vest. I am overall pleased with this product.
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Nice product and good value
By Denny from Clyde, North Carolina on 6/2/2018
Fit: TRUE
I purchased 4 of these for a recent trip to Hawaii. We like having our own equipment...particularly anything the operators are suppose to sanitize! My daughter and son-in-law (age 26) don’t really like wearing them but lots of snorkel and kayak operators require vests so I purchased one for each of us. My son -in -law is a big guy (6’3” and about 280 lbs) so when they arrived I bought some matching webbing at JoAnn Fabrics and sewed on 18” extensions to his straps. We all tried them on to get them fitted before our first snorkel and trimmed the excess off our straps. My husband is 180 and about 5’8” and his straps had to be trimmed. When it was time to go in, we all put them on and were ready to go. They all inflated and deflated well. We only use them a few times a year so these are perfect for us. Easy to pack and we now have all of our own gear. I also purchased the floating swim fins since the price was so reasonable. I’ll also do a review on them. Overall, very pleased with the purchase and the few minutes it took me to do the extensions was worth the effort for about $1.50 more.
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Need flotation devices ?
By Pvoyles from Dalton, Ga on 3/15/2018
Color vivid and easy to see. Size is great for many. I bought these for my husband's anniversary present for the new boat.
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Vest is good, but not the color shown.
By LT130TH from TX on 2/5/2018
Fit: TRUE
Ordered the powder-pink & white vest pictured on the website, but the vest received is the dark pink & purple version. Customer service tried to help by checking with the warehouse & shipping a second one, however, the second vest I received was the same as the first. Aside from not getting the color I ordered, the vest is the same & will still do the job.
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In Maui.
By Snorkel crazy from Washington state on 12/6/2016
Fit: TRUE
I have used this 3 times this week. My husband says he can See me from among the other snorkelers and from afar. I like the pocked with the draining mesh in the corner. My earplugs tuck in there without falling out. I am still playing with the amount of inflation. If I fill it all the way I am too high in the water. Haven't tested the little dry bag that goes in the pocket. Not sure if it will actually keep things dry. Might have to roll the edge many times to make a seal. It clips over a loop so it won't float away if it comes out of the pocket. Be sure to always close cap on inflation tube so it doesn't poke a hole in the vest and also so water doesn't get in while it sits in swim bag after use. Pull the waist strap tight to help it stay in place. So far I like it a lot!
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Top notch vest
By Burt from Upstate New York on 11/17/2016
Fit: TRUE
Pros: the inflation tube is a one way valve and doesn't need to be pushed in or pulled out to allow air to flow in. The seperate scuba type dump valve is very nice. It seems very durable and is very comfortable.
Cons: The zipper is opposite of the way I am used to - the pull is on the left and makes it a bit clumsy for me to zip up. I'm a guy in the USA and all zippers here are just the opposite. The pocket can billow out and cause quite a bit of drag unless the vest fits you snugly or it is inflated.
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Great product
By Cruising Nana from Fort Washington, MD on 10/3/2016
These puddle jumpers were purchased for a pair of small 3 yr olds. Although we had to pull the attachment straps as tight as possible, they still fit great and the girls were extremely comfortable in them. They worked exactly as advertised. I would recommend this for anyone that has small children who can't swim yet or are learning.
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Such a great option for children's lifejackets!
By What a fabulous invention for kids! from Lake of the Ozarks, MO on 8/15/2016
Worked great to keep my 15 month old grandson above water while jumping off our lake swim dock into his Mom's arms. He really disliked wearing a life jacket but had no complaints with this Puddle Jumper.
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BETTER THAN I COULD'VE EVER HOPED FOR*
By SANDI from Farmingdale, NY on 8/7/2016
Fit: TRUE
I was a bit hesitant and unsure, being unfamiliar with the products of this company; however, my fears were greatly reduced after making the 1st purchase!
I found the products not only economical, more importantly, extremely high quality!
I believe you have a customer, for life!*..
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My 6 year old loves it AND my 2 year old too!
By Wvmom from Morgantown, WV on 7/5/2016
My 6yr old is 48inches tall and weighs 46lbs; this holds her very well and she loves it.
My 2yr old weighs 31lbs and it fits her very well (although I'm not brave enough yet to let her go completely free of my hands) but I do have a a lot of confidence in this life jacket.
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Independent Pool Play
By LibrarianMama from Vermont on 5/24/2016
I absolutely love this product and would strongly recommend to parents of toddlers. I had bought another product but it was too bulky and my son didn't enjoy wearing it. This one he loves and asks to have it put on. Even though he has taken swimming lessons, he's only 2 so this life jacket keeps him safe while enabling him to be independent. He can happily jump off the side of the pool and we have no worries because he pops right back up laughing. It's helping him to be a better swimmer too because he's happy to try floating on his back now. I would strongly recommend this product although it's important to note that it's not really a life-saving device. You need to still be in the water with your kids but this enables them to jump in and float around on their own. It's like a more play-friendly version of a life jacket because there is no vest part to it there are no bulky parts.
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Just What my Husband Needed to Feel More Secure
By Arlette H. from Thunder Bay, ON, Canada on 9/23/2015
Fit: TRUE
The vest is great for packing for trips as it is light weight and flat. I got it for my husband who loves snorkelling, but is a nervous swimmer. The vest was simple to use and adjust the air volume. Hubby spent hours comfortably floating around in the Caribbean viewing the fish.
I was somewhat puzzled by the little pouch that I think is supposed to keep any small items dry...I couldn't figure out how it was used and we never did use it. I'm also a little nervous about the sturdiness of the buckles. The plastic seems flimsy, but so far we've not had any issues. We hope to use the vest again soon! Over all a good product.
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Wonderful Item!
By Janet from WV on 8/3/2015
My little one loves the face on this and wears it without a fuss. she is able to swim around and I feel safer knowing she has this on. It also allows freedom for them to practice swimming skills.
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Wonderful!
By Retail Store from Ohio on 7/6/2015
I actually manage 3 retail stores and all of which sell Swimline merchandise. At this point in the year its hard for me to order 1 of 2 of an item so I found and ordered these. They came quick and in new, packaged for retail condition! If need be, I would definitely order these again. Great business transaction!
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Exactly what I wanted
By Bahamas from Pittsburgh on 8/17/2014
Fit: TRUE
I just need a little security when I'm snorkeling and this was it ( without the strap between your legs ) Good quality and comfortable
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Best invention ever!!!
By Angel's momma from Brooklyn, NY on 8/6/2014
We purchased this for our 6 year old son. He was determined to learn how to swim on our summer vacation. This device not only kept him buoyant but built his confidence while learning to doggie paddle. By the end of the week, we couldn't get him out of the pool!
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Love it!! Perfect for our two-year old
By jenny from west virginia on 7/18/2014
This keeps our little guy's head out of the water far better than the vest-style PFD we were using. He can easily get around in it, likes wearing it, and we feel he's very safe.
We have used it for swimming and on a stand-up paddleboard (off which he fell into the water once. he went under but came up quickly and his face was out of the water plenty enough to keep him safe).
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Love it
By Lauren''s Mom from San Marcos, CA on 7/10/2014
What I like: 1. It is easy for an adult to put on and take off. 2. It keeps her afloat. 3. I don't have worry about it fitting her body length, like the floatie swimsuits.
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great product
By m slabicki from binghamton, ny on 7/5/2014
Works wonderful, the 3 year old I purchased it for is enjoying the water with his older siblings
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Awesome product!
By Barbara Pucci from Southington, CT on 5/31/2014
I purchased this to use as a training tool to teach my 2 year old Grandson to swim.
I brought him into the pool using this and it worked great. It holds him upright and gives him the security to become active in the water. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Puddle Jumper okay but fit is important
By Karen from Colorado on 5/2/2014
I purchased this for my grandson and after it arrived, my son needed to order the other life jacket since this did not fit my grandson very well. He is around 25 pounds so be certain of the size of the child to ensure a good fit and that they cannot get out of the jacket.
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Childs swimwear
By Bronwyn from Dallas Texas on 9/21/2013
Great infants swimming flotation accessory. It is without a doubt the best and safest item we have purchased for the children to get acclimated to the water.
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Amazing
By natalie V. from New York NY on 8/28/2013
This was the best purchase!!! just took my 3 year old on vacation put it on every time we went to the pool or sea and she loved it -easy to put on - she can not take it off herself as it buckels in the back-she is at the age we everything is "I can do it" but even though she has taken swimming lessons can not swim by herself this gave her the freedom to zip around with out be held and since it is an official life vest gave me peace of mind as well -not that I was not with her at all times but i could let her go. I highly recommend this product!!
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