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Not impressed
By Lee from Rhode Island on 8/18/2020
Fit: NA
I will give this 3 stars because it is lightweight, good material, and comfortable. However, I cant use it. It pulls my son forward face down and he does not like that. I was hoping to find a life vest that just kept him afloat but that he could move to his own liking, that is not the case with this vest.It also rises to his chin and the tighter you make the strap to keep it down, the more it wedges into their private part. I also ordered water shoes here that I was not impressed with. I wont be using this company for anymore items.
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Perfect!
By Cheryl from Grain Valley, Mo on 6/21/2020
Fit: NA
This was very exactly what I was looking for. Very secure for my autistic son to wear. Strong velcro that is double secured. And a zipper that is heavy duty and zips easily.
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awesome purchase
By cathy from peabody, ma on 6/4/2020
Fit: NA
been looking for one of these for awhile for my granddaughter, My son learned how to swim years ago with the bubble.. directions on the package very helpful
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exceeded expectations
By Debmed13 from Montevallo, AL on 5/27/2020
Fit: NA
I bought this for our Grandson. When it arrived I personally tried it. I am above the weight limit and it held me up, so I was sure it would be perfect for him. He loves it. The ease of putting it on and it not interfering with his arm movements and he can still jump in and it is perfect. He does not mind putting it on when in the deep end. He will surely be an expert swimmer come end of the season. Thank you so much
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This bubble is perfect!!!!!!
By Ashley from Texas on 3/21/2020
Fit: NA
Honestly when this arrived I didn’t think it was going to work. I put it on my daughter in the swimming pool for spring break and it is amazing!!! I am very happy with this. It keeps her afloat while also giving her the freedom to swim around and learn on her own!
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Perfect for my two year old granddaughter!!
By Nonni of four from Boston, Na. on 7/14/2019
This is a great product to help my granddaughter gain confidence in the pool. As she gets better swimming you can let the air out until gradually all the air is gone and she is swimming in her own. Worked great with my older grandchildren. This was the only place I could find it as it is not carried by my local Y anymore.
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Great Quality at an Exceptional Value!
By Cain B. from DANVERS, MA on 5/24/2019
Fit: TRUE
I've been using each size of these, for private swim lessons, over the past couple months. The original orange plastic version of these were one of my favorite swim aids as a child, but they always scratched my armpits. And growing older as a Lifeguard were were taught arm swimmies to be unsafe because they are prone to come off. These have no hard edeges that chaffe, and they are not only connected to a good quality rash guard shirt(which is also great UV protection,) but that shirt clips between the legs. And there are 4 air chambers, instead of 2, for added security.
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Shoulder straps
By Adele from Eatontown,NJ on 8/6/2018
Fit: TRUE
Great item. But the shoulders are too big on my 2 year old so had to shorten the straps to keep her mouth above water
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Perfect swim vest
By Meeks5 from Birmingham, AL on 7/21/2018
Fit: TRUE
This swim vest is perfect for my 2 year old son. It is less bulky than a normal life jacket and doesn’t restrict his arms. It is slightly big as he is close to 30 lbs, but will definitely fit him next summer too.
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This is ideal for little one's learning to swim!
By JuCo from Lockport, NY on 7/19/2018
Our granddaughter is very happy with her new swim bubble. It is a wonderful tool to encourage little one's to swim. Super cute, too! We are all pleased!
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Great next step from the puddle jumpers. Bigger too!
By Sabrina from California on 6/29/2018
My daughter outgrew her puddle jumper 2 years ago. This has been a great supplement. She's 7, wears a size 8 and is 68 lbs. Based on other reviews I thought there would be more room to grow. She is maxed on width for the belt size but there's still a little room for stretch. She wears it with a rash guard. Nice quality and she loves it! We bought the mermaid design.
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Awesome
By Happy mom from Keller,TX on 7/17/2017
This is so awesome! My child feels so independent and we are able to be there to watch her yet enjoy the pool ourselves! Great product
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Excellent Swimming Vest
By Ray from Honolulu on 6/7/2017
Fit: TRUE
This swimming vest fit perfectly and securely on my 7 year old son. My son's fear of water disappeared as he played in the water and practiced his swimming.
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Great swim vest
By Special Olypmics Flame from Rapid City SD on 4/24/2017
Fit: TRUE
We bought these for Special Olympics Aquatic's. They have been great for our athletes. They stay snug and do not ride up like regular life vests. They allow the athlete to learn the proper stroke development without being hampered by the vest. We also like being able to adjust them to the level of support that each individual athlete needs. We can remove floats as the athlete progresses or add more if they need more support. We found that the sizes have a good range, we bought 8-10, 10-12 and 12-14 size (Which fit all of our larger athletes). I would highly recommend these to any one teaching a child or young adult to swim that needs that extra support. They are much more secure than wings and float belts. The only complaint we have is the amount of time it takes for them to dry. We had them in a tote with holes but they did not dry in a weeks time. We will need to use a laundry basket.
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Just what my granddaughters need to stay afloat while learning to swim.
By Swimming Nana from Medina, NY on 12/15/2016
My 1 and 3 year old granddaughters take swim lessons at the Y pool. They use this product there. I bought these for them to take on vacation. Great learning aid for beginners!
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Swim vest
By Unhappymom from Chicago,Il on 11/27/2016
Fit: TOOSMALL
I gave it a 1 star because of sizing I thought that I was purchasing swim vest for my 10 & 13 daughters. They are just learning to swim however the beautiful vest that we received were for toddlers. The girls were so disappointed. I Need to return them for the right size! The vest appear to be well made indeed! I would like to return them for the right size!
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We love it!
By CLG from Chesaning, MI on 7/9/2016
This is a great swimming aid. It's adorable and my daughter likes wearing it. This is a great option for older kids who are still learning to swim. At age 6 my daughter had already exceeded the weight limit for items like the Puddle Jumper. The Swim Buoy supports kids up to 100 pounds and is less cumbersome. My daughter has made progress in her swimming skills since we purchased this, also. I was hesitant to spend the money on this, especially when I could just buy water wings for a few bucks, but I really think this was a good investment. Thanks for carrying the Swim Buoy. I think this is an excellent product.
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Excellent Swim Teaching Device
By Norskier from Maryland on 7/6/2016
We have used these to teach many kids how to swim. The concept of "a bubble on the back" seems to work very well. It leaves the hands free and enables kids to learn to swim in a natural way. Thirty or more years ago we started with a styrofoam bubble that worked for our own kids. We can't get that anymore, so we found these and they work great. We use them now for our grandchildren. The only downside is that the cloth wears out eventually whereas the styrofoam really didn't. The kids do like the colorful patterns on the bubbles.
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Awesome bubble
By Jsko from NJ on 5/5/2016
My 22 month son took off on his own after the third time in the pool with this bubble. Works great. Even took it with us when we traveled to an island. He used it on he beach too. He knows he can't go in the pool without it so he asks for it on. Fits great and is comfortable for him.
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SWIM BUOY
By Bet from UNIONTOWN PA on 11/30/2015
This product is great for swimmers age 3 and above. Great tool for teaching child how to swim on their own with less help from instructor. These bubbles have a tendency for their covering to tear away from the inner bubble. This is after several times of using them however. Over all this is a great tool for swim lessons.
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Swim bubble
By DJAllen82 from Arkansas on 9/8/2015
It works great for our 4 year old who is starting to swim some independently in shallow water, but still needs reassurance in deeper water. My only complaint is that the adjustable straps don't stay tight very well. So far I have been very pleased with this product.
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3-year old granddaughter loves it!
By Grama Deb from Camden, NY on 8/11/2015
Swim bubble has allowed my granddaughter to gain confidence trying to swim. After 1 week, she is using her hands AND feet while doing the doggie paddle. Son has added goggles to keep water splashes and chlorine out of her eyes and she now puts her face in the water, too! Keep in mind that this is not a life jacket--you must be near the water while using this swim bubble!
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Love this!!
By MOM from KY on 8/5/2015
Wonderful tool to help young kids learn to swim! Much better than puddle jumpers or arm bands as it makes them actually swim!!
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Great Product
By AZ from Hazleton, PA on 8/4/2015
Bought this for my 5 year old daughter to help her learn how to swim without those arm floats. She can move around and actually swim now without being so restricted. I remember using these bubbles many years ago during swimming lessons and am so happy to have found they are still being made. Shipping was fast.
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Great swim tool
By dt from worthington ohio on 7/31/2015
This worked so well for our daughter. She was swimming unassisted in a lake and loved it. She calls it her backpack.
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Works like I'd hoped.
By Chris from St, Louis, Mo on 7/28/2015
Places them in a swimming position, unlike life vests, and allows them free use of their arms for swimming. My grandkids love them. Only thing I found was that the belt loosens up while they're swimming. Solved this by pinning in place.
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Great Product
By mandamommy from Brockport, NY on 7/9/2015
My daughter loves her swim buoy. it fits great and was easy to adjust. It gives her that extra bit of confidence to swim on her own. Normally she clings to me the entire time in the pool - the swim buoy is great for both of us :)
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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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Great Product!
By Cheryl from North Palm Beach, FL on 6/21/2015
Bought this for my 3 yr. old grandson. He was very reluctant at first, but after using the bubble twice he became more confident in his swimming abilities and realized he's not going to "fall". It's great to see him come over, put his bubble on and jump in the pool and swim around with his older cousin. I have two more younger grandchildren and I will probably buy a couple more of these bubbles for them when they get a little older. Everything about this product is great!
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Great product, daughter loves it!!
By Proud mom from Illinois on 6/9/2015
Bought this for my 5 year old, it fits her perfectly and she is much more comfortable in the water! Good material and was happy it came already inflated!
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Swim Buoy Inflatable Swim Bubble
By Linda from Boonsboro MD on 8/18/2014
My children used this for their swim lessons and then I decided to buy them their own. They are great because it really frees the kids up to learn how to swim, other floatation devices and life jackets are to restrictive and this is easy to use and recommended by swim schools.
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Great teaching tool for Pre-Schoolers
By M.Dooley from Medina, NY on 7/26/2014
Swim Buoy is a must swim aid in our lesson programs. It allows the young swimmers to gain confidence and independence. This product is unique in that as the swimmer gets stronger air can be relieved from the buoy to promote correct water position.
It is comfortable for the children to wear. The cloth shell does not irritate the swimmers backs even on the youngest of students.
Lastly, the variety of fun prints to choose from makes shopping for them a treat.
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Service excellent. Product exactly what I ordered.
By PantherME from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/20/2014
Taking my son to swim lessons and the instructor swears by these. She asked that I get my son his own so that his air level would not be changed. I ordered the product on July 2 and they said it would arrive on July 8(the day of his next lesson). Even with the Fourth of July holiday, the bubble arrived on July 5! My son is using it and loves it.
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Great Product
By CG from Massachusetts on 5/2/2014
My kids love their swim bubbles. These are the same ones that are available at our YMCA where my kids take swim lessons. The quality is great. The kids have the confidence to swim more independently (not gripping my husband and I at all times) and I have confidence that they are safe. We use them at the beach and in the pool. I bought one for each of my children, age 3 and 4.
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Increased confidence
By Tauna G. from ben lomond, CA on 10/30/2013
Fit: TRUE
Just purchased this for our 7yo. It was a bit too chilly for the pool, but he tried it out in the hot tub this weekend. For the first time he was able to float on his back, and he had a lot more confidence in the water. It seems to fit a tad bit looser than I believe it's supposed to, but he's a skinny, slight kid. I'm hopeful that with some more time in the water, this is going to help him get swimming in a way that swim lessons never did!
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bubble
By paula p. from hamilton, MA on 10/21/2013
this was adorable and now my son will be able to deflate the bubble at his own rate. The speedy delivery was incredible, I was able to have it before my next lesson!
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"BETTER THAN EXPECTED!"
By Grampy from Lowell, Mass on 8/13/2013
Fit: TRUE
Well made, with a lot of thought put into the design for the user. Its not clear in the pictures but the crotch strap is fully adjustable. Flotation blocks are found within the jacket and are removable as needed. My granddaughter found that the jacket didn't prevent her from using a good swimming stroke and at the same time provide her with the level of safety I found acceptable. The only negative is that its a shame the jacket doesn't come in pink, for the little ladies in our lives.
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simple on and off!
By K from San Diego, CA on 8/2/2013
My biggest problem was having my little one (2 year old) sit still for long enough to get the floaties on him, and without a meltdown. This is product was my answer.
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Great product!
By Kim O. from Maryville, IL on 7/23/2013
My granddaughter loved it! It held her up great and the pattern choices are really nice. I will definitely shop Swim Outlet again!
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Swim Buoy Inflatable Swim Bubble
By Elaine K. from CT on 7/18/2013
Bought for my grandaughter. Pros: She has the confidence with the bubble to be in the water over her head. No intrusive arm bands or life jacket to inpede learning how to swim. Able to use proper swimming technique as bubble hold her in correct position in the water.
Cons: Not much, except the adjustable band could be slightly bigger to accomadate older children.
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Unbelievable Product!
By Mary Ross from Jersey Shore, NJ on 6/15/2013
My son (2.5 yrs) was used to the stackable foam bubbles used at his swim lessons at the YMCA. During his lessons, he never let go of my hands, or jumped in the pool from his feet.
After one day with this bubble, he felt confident to let go and swim on his own. He can swim the whole length of the pool with confidence. I cannot believe how far he has come. We have only had the bubble for 2 weeks.
The summer has only just begun. I truly believe that this bubble will accelerate his swimming skills better than any other product.
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Swim Bubble
By Mary from TN on 4/21/2013
I first found out about your product about 42 years ago in Florida. We were visiting and discovered the bubble for my 5 and 3 year old daughters. Then about two years after that we bought a house with a pool in the back yard. I started teaching swimming for 27 years using the bubble for the young children and the Red Cross instruction for older children. Every summer I would teach about 300 children. Since then I have taught my grandchildren. Recently a mother with 18 month twin boys wanted me to help her. I didn't want to give her my last bubbles because I was saving them for my great grandchildren, so I went on line and found yours..I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I was to find them!!! Please keep on making the bubbles.
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awsome
By Ange from Cooperstown on 3/20/2013
This worked great for my four year old. The other thigs we have tried rubbed on his sides and gave him a rash. This stays and no rash! Love it.
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