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Around 4 is when my oldest stopped wearing it.

I would think if you can keep it on the baby then I would switch over and not buy a second one.

But water safety is the most important thing and puddle jumpers are under $20. So its not a huge investment to get a second if you're going to be around water a lot solo with two kids.

We have 2. DD1 (almost 4) is pretty good at swimming independently in the shallow end, but when she wants to go in the deep end she needs to wear the puddle jumper. I'd say she wears it 50% of the time that we are in the pool. Dd2 (21 months) has taken to hers really quickly and can maneuver around pretty good !

LO1 is 6 years old (under 40 lbs) and still wears a Puddle Jumper in the pool. He is still learning and not anywhere near ready to swim without it. LO2 is 3.5 years old, and he was comfortable using the Puddle Jumper last summer at 2.5 years old and around 25 lbs.

@Foodnerd81: our son has worn this vest since 18 months and he actually likes it better than the puddle jumper (we have both). He did amazing with this vest and occasionally grabbed onto a kick board or noodle floating in the pool to rest but was doggy paddling and treading water like a champ.

Speedo Kids UPF 50+ Begin to Swim Printed Neoprene Swim Vest, Berry/Grape, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHJE9LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Iq7uzb88Q1DSD

@Foodnerd81: my 4.5 year old has been using the "bubble" for a little while. He's been in swimming class and they didn't want him using the puddle jumper since he couldn't use his arms that well to actually swim. The bubble had like 4 or 5 layers to provide more float too, we are down to 2 layers and he's doing well! If we are just with friends though I like the puddle jumper to be extra safe until he's really swimming well.

I tried putting my 1.5 yo in the puddle jumper and it was big, but it worked!