Konfidence Original Jacket Reviews

1/13/2014 vest

By Ric .

very happy

10/30/2013 Increased confidence

By Tauna G.

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!

3/8/2013 Great for learning to swim

By Jenny

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.

2/15/2013 great kids swim jacket

By qpfk

lovely fit
good mobility around the arms
easy to wear

8/23/2012 As advertised

By JRC

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

4/3/2012 Swim Jacket

By ctxs13

The jacket put my daughter at ease. Love it.

12/30/2011 Absolutely wonderful! little grandson swam for hrs. with me in pool!

By L.H.

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!!!....

6/25/2011 Konfidence original jacket

By Cole's Nana

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.

6/7/2011 Great find!

By Mom

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.

12/29/2010 awesome jacket

By Lindsey B.

My daughter did really well with this jacket. It doesnt hold her up really high in the water and she doesn't tip over. We LOVE it:)

12/12/2010 Great swimming aid that has boosted my sons confidence in the water.

By Sarah

Gives water confidence without restricting natural movement. Just the right level of float. Comfortable and my son likes how easy it is to get on and off. Doesn't make him bounce up too high in the water. Seems durable and well made. Rather ugly advertising writing on the back!

10/18/2010 Not enough buoyancy

By John T.

My wife and I bought this for my 2 year old son (26 months) who weighs just shy of 26 lbs. Being the minimum weight for the vest, we figured the vest might be a touch big and that we'd have to remove some of the flotation inserts so that he wouldn't be too high in the water. The vest actually fits pretty well, but it does have a little room to grow into. However, the flotation inserts are not sufficient to keep his mouth and nose above water. When he exhales, he lowers in the water just enough to swallow water. We also have a swimming tube (an air filled, tire-like inner tube fitted in a vest with a strap that goes down between the legs to keep the vest in place) and he is much more secure in the water when using the tube. The tube is getting tight and the strap rubs on his inner leg, so we thought we'd try the Konfidence jacket. If the jacket had a little more buoyancy, it would be pretty good. As it is, I'm not sure what will happen as my son gains weight.

8/19/2010 Konfidence Original Jacket

By Let

I was very weary of purchasing this because of the price but this is the best out there. My son who will be 3 next month used it the first time and was full of giggles because he actually floated straight up and not on his back. He was as happy as can be and that was well worth the money. And it did build up his confidence and I feel extremely safe with him in it. Spend a little extra and buy this one.

8/11/2010 Excellent Product

By Yolanda

We tried other flotation devices for our kids and this by far is the best fitting and performing. Our boys love these jackets.

8/9/2010 Konfidence Jacket - Just One Flaw

By Shae

This product worked as advertised but the ink around the numbers on the inside came off on my daughter's swimsuit. I haven't been able to remove the ink so her cute pink swimsuit has blue outlines of backwards numbers.

7/25/2010 great jacket!

By Matthew Bissinger

This jacket is great. It is helping my 2 year old daughter swim. The best thing about it is it doesn't flip her onto her back when she is in the water and it does not ride up under her chin.

7/11/2010 Pink 6-7 year old jacket

By REE

Great for autistic child especially since many do not learn to tolerate getting into the water until an older age. Don't have to worry that it will slip off like arm floats or that child will have the strength and coordination to use them. Assists child in learning the feel of the proper swimming position such as leaning forward in the water and also the feel of floating without being constantly held by the parent. Gives child and parent the opportunity to set up a simple visual plan to work towards each step of removing the stages of floats but still have the security if they need them. Big enough sizes to accommodate an older child.

7/9/2010 Love it!!!

By Jenny

My son has loved wearing the vest. He is 2 1/2 and started a fear of the water. Put the vest on him and after his second time wearing it, was swimming by himself. It was like a miracle vest. We let our friends borrow it for their daughter, same experience. It gives the kids confidence to swim on their own. The best part is that it forces the kids to have to work at keeping afloat. They need to be kicking to have their head well above water. So it continues to re-inforce their swimming technique.

6/29/2010 No longer fearful

By Mary Noone

My 5 year old grandson was fearful of the water. I purchased the Konfidence jacket and within one hour he was attempting to swim and evidenced no further fear. I hope to use it for awhile until he can swim without it. I would endorse it and encourage those with fearful children to try it. The design is good as is the fit.---Mary Noone

6/24/2010 Swim Vest

By Kathy

Fits my 2 year old granddaughter perfectly. She loves it and I feel safe with it on her