would this work for a toddler turning 2 yrs old in april 2015. would it keep her face out of the water
366181
My 4 year old who is 27 pounds used it the other day and yes worked great I felt the size was a little large because I have the large one for my 5 year old who is 55 pounds and it is perfect for him. I would get the smaller one but you should love it. Far better than arm floats that I used last summer.
1542408
Depends on how tall your child is. My son was 25" tall when we got this, so he had no issue with his head being above the water. Your main concern is where is the water line going to be when you set your baby down in the seat.
519405
I got it to protect my toddler this summer. It worked well. When I forgot it we could not even sit on our front porch, after applying it he was bite free.
1730805
My gradnson almost 3 used it but we never left him alone. I cannot assure you the life jacket will keep your daughter floating on her back with her head out of the water. But I can say the life jacket is of excellent quality.I have to warn you because in the case of my grandson he kept "unbuttoning it" which is something your less than 2 years old might not do.I suggested on my review to the manufacturer to close the jacket on the back to avoid children opening it easily or think of a safer way to close it.
2268452
I disagree with a majority of the answers. You're talking about your child's safety. There is a reason life jackets for infants are made to put a child on their back and keep their head out of the water. I would absolutely not use this for a baby. The child really has to work by kicking their feet and moving their arms to stay afloat. Even with swim lessons I don't think a 8 month old would be strong enough. Possibly a 18 month, but I would say that's the youngest.
1730804
My daughter used it with her son and she said it was the best life jacket she has ever used. The other he kept slipping out of. As for floating on the back I don't know. It defiantly kept his face out of the water.
406922
I bought this jacket about two years ago and it works great. Last year my son jumped off the dock in water over his head. The back part for his head worked perfect keeping his head above water. He was only in the water for a couple of seconds when I used the handle to pull him to safety. To answer your question this jacket fits my son really well but he is four now. At three years old it was a little big on him but still worked great. It is too large for a 11 month old unless they make a smaller version.
276508
I bought this for our 6 month old, it really did a great job of shading her and keeping her afloat, though she was submerged to about her sternum. She was about 22" long then.
529931
We've had this since my son was 20 months. He's now 3 1/2. Both he and my daughter play with it frequently. My daughter started playing with it when she was around 12 months (she could pull up and stand - she mostly just splashed the water). We've pulled it back out recently since the weather turned nice again and they both LOVE it (3 1/2 and almost 2). I would guess they'll play with it a couple more years.
973994
Yes, it fit our 3 1/2 month old baby granddaughter perfectly.....think she weighs about 11.5 lbs. Keeps their head up out of the water. She did not mind wearing it at all. Really nice product, well constructed, and coast guard approved if you are thinking of taking the baby out in a boat.
2075254
I bought this for my daughter's 2nd birthday and it was just fine. My daughter is a bit on the taller side, but I think for most two year olds this would work well. The height from the floor to the curve of the handle is about 26". So if her eye level is over 26-27" it will work great. Hope that helps!
852010
Personally I wouldn't use this on a 2 year old. Yes I think it would fit, you can adjust the straps to tighten like the the car seat straps. Here's the FAA guide lines, hope it helps. http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/
95756
It depends on the weight and height of your toddler. I purchased it for my 3 yo. At the time he was about 35lbs and it fit him snug. Not sure about his height, but it was just right. The muscles are foam not plastic.
55141
I don't know that I'd have a 2yr old wear this. I had my 4 and 6 year-olds wear these: the 6-yr-old was fine. I put it on my 4-yr-old's ankle because it was too big for his wrist. He played with it constantly and broke it within an hour or 2 - it was then just a straight coiled plastic-thing. I tied it to the back of his pants on his belt loop, where he forgot about it for a while. I'd be concerned a 2-yr-old would get it on his mouth, or play with it a lot and put hands in mouth - BAD idea.
1635499
In my experience, I wouldn't suggest this for a child so young. Look for a vest or suit that will keep them afloat or a ring that goes in the pool.
170895
For little kids...maybe. My daughter was 4 when she got this...now 5...and has no problem getting water out.
1001286
Yes, my daughter wore it when she was two. A little big, but there is Velcro on the sides that allows you to adjust.