Daughter will be just under 2 this Summer. Can this be used at the beach and will work to keep her floating on her back w her head out of the water?
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Sorry for the delay in responding. Absolutely can be used at the beach. I got it for my 4 yr old grandson. You can't really float on your back You kind of bob in the water. Works great. Only thing is that the vinyl ripped right away, but remember boys are rougher on things than girls. I had bought another life vest at Sams Club. Think I would go that route instead when I buy one this summer. He needs a bigger size.
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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.
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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.
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i don't believe this is the correct jacket for keeping her floating on her back. there is not a separate neck brace/float to keep her head up if she is floating. also, under 2 years she might be too small for this jacket.
1649884
No. I suppose your child could use it in the bath as it would float, but it is for a flat surface so the child can operate its features.
1933643
I really haven't tried it on the beach, but the cross bar that helps keep it from sinking into the grass should be of some use to stabilize the chair.We really love ours. For an older person they are very easy to get out of because of their height.
451959
We bought the medium for our 3-year old who is now 35lbs. Personally, I don't think this vest is suited for someone so young and just learning to get in the water. I would look more for something with inflatables to keep her head and chest above the water. This type of vest requires effort on their part to stay upright. Just my opinion...
856124
This is the second float we have bought like this. We used the first one everywhere; beach, river, pool, etc. It did great for us, but the first one did not have the attach to mom part so we did have to hold on to it in moving water. We have not tried the new one yet. I think it will work even better because your hands will be free to play.
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my daughter is 2 years old and about same weight but shes on the taller side it was a little lose on her but worked fantastic at the hotel pools.Hope this helps. There is an adjustment we have it set the smallest it will go
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If you are trying to train them on how to stay level in the water in preparation to learn to swim, then yes this device will help. I used this for my 8 month old daughter in conjunction with a pool noodle under the armpits to teach proper body position but only under constant and immediate supervision. (i.e. my arms were inches below her at all times). If you are looking for something to enhance safety and let them venture on their own, I agree with another commenter, puddle jumper is the right device.
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We've taken it to the beach. Dragging it backwards with the front wheel up works best but it's not fun. We had our stroller loaded with all sorts of stuff, however, so maybe it's OK with "only" a child in it. Once you get to the wet compacted sand close to the water everything is fine of course.
856125
I bought this for my granddaughter/daughter. It is super great for the pool, however, she said the adult "floatie" is not as great as using a noodle. I think you could use this at the beach as long as you are not depending on using the "floatie" to keep you afloat!
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The recommended weight is 30-50 lbs.. However my little girl weighs about 20 lbs and does fantastic with it!! I love this puddle jumper, we use it about every weekend. Her arms are secure enough that she can't easily pull them loose herself. I would highly recommend this product! We sure have enjoyed it!! So, my answer is "yes!! I believe this would work for your little one!!"
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If they are just going to float in a pool, or secured beach area, probably okay, but young children need to be closely supervised in my opinion. I wouldn't let them be alone on a river float. They don't have the physical or emotional skills to deal with the unexpected. IMHO
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I would say yes if s/he is already comfortable in the water and quite strong. But for most 18 month olds I would say no. Id try something like this Swim School Aqua Tot Trainer
802121
My daughter is 3 1/2 and 41" tall. The strap isnt long enough, but the product works just fine with out the buckle snapped. This was a vacation life saver for a scared of water girl.
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No. This has 2 holes for the child's legs to go through (in a mesh basket) so that the child is held upright when in the water.
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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.
896168
I use it in tub half filled and my son loves to splash water. This will not float as baby weight will keep it from floating.
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We just bought this and used it for the first time this week. Our daughter though is 8 months and she was quite comfortable. The child is sitting in an upright position though so I would not use it until they could hold their head up on their own.