Speedo Infant Heads Up Life Jacket
By kateri27 on
I recently enrolled my 18 month old daughter in swimming lessons.She was the smallest one in the class and the bubbles they put on her back were substandard in my opinion.I wanted something a little safer that she could wear should we take her boating or to Grandma and Grandpa's pool.
I decided on purchasing the Speedo infant heads up life jacket.It is certified as safe by the United States Coast Guard which was a benefit.the jacket is designed for children up to thirty pounds.My daughter is 22 pounds so it is the perfect size for her.
The jacket is easy to put on.Their is a strap that goes between the legs as well as two adjustable straps at the chest.The difference between a heads up life jacket and a regular life jacket is that instead of having padding on the back of the jacketthe back is flat.The heads-up portion is a flap that is attached to the back of the neck and kind of sticks out a bit.It looks a little awkward, but it works.This helps to keep baby upright and ensures that if something should happen her head will always be above water.
My daughter was a little uncomfortable putting this on, but she got over it once I put her in the water (she is a swimming machine!).I was happy that it actually did keep her head above the water and that she could float and work on her kicking without holding onto mommy the whole time.
This is a definite must buy if your child is going to be in the water this summer.
My niece had one of these when she was little and she loved it. It was perfect for her tiny body. This will be used again for her little sister, when she's big enough.
$25 is a small price to pay for peace of mind with a little one in the water.
This sounds like what my youngest son had, once he got used to it he loved it and even tried to put it on himself.Great safety product!
We already have one for my grandson. Water exercise is good for babies but you have make sure to do it safely. Thanks for sharing this information.
I need to get something like this so I can feel safer taking my kids to the pool.
I am a swimmer and I know Speedo products are one of the best out there in the market when it comes to water sports equipment and apparel. I salute you for letting your baby learn how to swim at such an early age. I think swimming (at least the basics of it) should be learned by all especially kids because it could really save their lives. When I was 3, I almost drowned in a pool (mostly my fault) so my father took it upon himself to teach me how to swim and never let it happen again. I sure hope your daughter would enjoy swimming as much as I do.
Looks to be a well designed product. Thanks for the information.
We had these for our boys when they were very small. I loved that their heads remained above the water line. This helped them become more confident and less afraid of being in the pool.
This sounds like a great product to have for little ones. Glad your daughter got used to it fast and was happy about using it. Wish I could see the pics but they are showing up really dark on my monitor.
Peace of mind for you when your daughter is in the pool!