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re: Need some help/opinions on toddler life jackets
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:05 pm to Specktricity
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:05 pm to Specktricity
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The puddle jumper types actually work really well. They do a good job keeping their head safely out of the water. They are also CG approved.
I have looked at these, just no experience obviously..Was just wondering what others have used
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Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:05 pm to oleyeller
Airhead Infant Nylon Life Jacket is what my FIL got for our 1 y/o son for his birthday. We haven't used it yet, but it's what him and his friends used for their kids growing up.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:07 pm to oleyeller
My kids used the one that had the strap that goes between the strap that goes between the legs, and had a handle on the back, in case the fall in you can pull them back out.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:07 pm to commode
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and had a handle on the back, in case the fall in you can pull them back out.
Thanks, this is good advice
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:07 pm to commode
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My kids used the one that had the strap that goes between the strap that goes between the legs, and had a handle on the back, in case the fall in you can pull them back out.
So it intentionally put them face down in the water so you can grab the handle?
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:09 pm to oleyeller
Unless you are going out early and late, the life jacket will make him very hot. All the life jackets for that age appear to be made by the same company with different cartoons on them.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:10 pm to TigerstuckinMS
A PDF does not keep you floating face down, it keeps then upright in the water, and the strap is up by the collar.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:11 pm to wickowick
I'd highly recommend taking him to a boating store or somewhere like bass pro and have him try on as many as possible and wear them.
I wouldn't worry about the "safest" or "best" as much as what he actually likes and most importantly what he will actually wear.
Its very hard to get them to fit kids that age well and they HATE to wear them usually. So get him excited about it and make sure it fits. I would not order one online.
Source: dad that's fought multiple kids every summer to not throw a fit every time we go boating.
I wouldn't worry about the "safest" or "best" as much as what he actually likes and most importantly what he will actually wear.
Its very hard to get them to fit kids that age well and they HATE to wear them usually. So get him excited about it and make sure it fits. I would not order one online.
Source: dad that's fought multiple kids every summer to not throw a fit every time we go boating.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:13 pm to oleyeller
Stohlquist always gets reviewed well. That's probably what I'll get my then one year old for the beach house this year.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:13 pm to wickowick
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Unless you are going out early and late, the life jacket will make him very hot
he isnt going to be on the boat all day. Just something for precaution, when we do take him for a ride
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:14 pm to baldona
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Source: dad that's fought multiple kids every summer to not throw a fit every time we go boating.
good info, thank you
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:14 pm to oleyeller
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:14 pm to oleyeller
I like Salus PFDs for toddlers. Soft materials and flexible.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:15 pm to oleyeller
Slap some arm floaties on him. I've done research and they are the most effective
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:16 pm to FrankKaminsky
sup brad
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:18 pm to commode
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My kids used the one that had the strap that goes between the strap that goes between the legs, and had a handle on the back, in case the fall in you can pull them back out.
This is what I was going to say. My son is almost 5, and this is the type my dad keeps on his boat for him. It’s actually been a while, he may be too big for it now.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:23 pm to Bullfrog
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This should be your kid’s second summer of swimming lessons.
Why have you not had him taught how to swim, yet?
He's already way behind the birthing pool babies.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:25 pm to bloupe2
Don't use my real name around here
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:27 pm to madmaxvol
quote:i like the looks of that, keeps them on their back
like Salus PFDs for toddlers.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 1:30 pm to oleyeller
My rule is my kids won’t go on a boat until they learn to swim. We have a two year old who can’t swim yet and he will not go on a boat until he can swim.
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