https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:06:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731664 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:46:32 +0000 Smurfette 1731664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Thanks! I will have my Mom go and look for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731655 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:44:00 +0000 travellingbee 1731655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The puddle jumpers are also on sale this week at Academy $12.99, if you have an Academy sports and outdoors near you </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731638 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:40:29 +0000 blackbird 1731638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I bought one because I figured even if she didn't use it, they're usually $30! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731612 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:34:48 +0000 Smurfette 1731612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: $12? Score </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731592 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:30:00 +0000 blackbird 1731592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a puddle jumper at Aldi's for $12 last week but I haven't put her in the water with it yet! I put it on her this morning while she was eating and she was very mad she couldn't put her hand to her mouth, he. But it did seem to fit ok </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731568 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:25:05 +0000 Smurfette 1731568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: the puddle jumpers are on sale at Target this week too! I went yesterday to get one and they only had boy ones, so I need to hit up another store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731535 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:14:31 +0000 Mamaof2 1731535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: We have the Stearns Puddle Jumper like @travellingbee: has. It does say 30lbs and up but like she mentioned they fit smaller kids too! They have them at Target so you can try it out before you buy it!</p> <p>We love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731449 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:44:28 +0000 travellingbee 1731449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 15 month old was super uncomfortable in the lifejacket we had. He kept whining and wouldn't let us put it on him again. We ended up getting him this and he loves it. It works very well- not like regular floaties. Keeps his head out of the water and everything.<br /> ETA: it says it is for 30 pounds and up but it fits him just fine and is tight around the arms. He could even be much smaller and it would work as it is very adjustable in the back.<br /> Oh and it's coast guard certified!<br /> [attach=3175/14/n7zi66.600x450.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731433 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:38:25 +0000 Alivoo01 1731433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took DS out on the lake this past weekend, and put him in a lifejacket similar to the one you posted. He's about 20lbs and 11 months old. It does ride up when he's sitting so I had to adjust the positioning of the vest so his head sits in the V of the jacket. Otherwise, it's fine. He even fell asleep in it so while it looked uncomfy, it apparently wasn't for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731403 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:31:35 +0000 swedishfish 1731403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, I'm looking for a life vest for R too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731396 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:30:11 +0000 dagret 1731396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: We have a Stearns one and another one that I don't know the brand...But it's most important that they're Coast-Guard certified. </p> <p>Here's L in May in the Stearns. He's now 23.5 lbs.</p> <p>ETA:He can walk, turn around in it but it's a bit bulky and slows him down. Which, in my opinion, is a good thing! </p> <p>Also ETA: we unsnapped the top for the pic and then snapped it back. </p> <p>[attach=1538/14/n7zhid.600x450.2014-05-17-12.28.28.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731374 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:22:29 +0000 blackbird 1731374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mslipgloss, yeah she recommends the Stohlquist that I linked to....hoping someone can tell me it's the right one for me! Every photo i see of an infant in a lifejacket is some tiny squishy thing on a boat. I want E to be able to move around in it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731366 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:20:59 +0000 mrs. bird 1731366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parents has a good article about selecting life jackets for kids<br /> <a href="http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/other-safety-issues/choosing-life-jackets-for-kids/?page=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/other-safety-issues/choosing-life-jackets-for-kids/?page=2</a></p> <p>Stearns &amp; overtons are usually good brands </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731338 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:05:46 +0000 MsLipGloss 1731338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any personal experience, but maybe Lucie's List can help:</p> <p><a href="http://www.lucieslist.com/lucies-list-blog/2014/06/18/best-life-jackets-for-infants-toddlers-and-preschoolers/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lucieslist.com/lucies-list-blog/2014/06/18/best-life-jackets-for-infants-toddlers-and-preschoolers/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/life-jacket-for-1-yo21-lbs#post-1731334 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:03:43 +0000 blackbird 1731334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Recommendations? She's 15 months, walking/running well, so nothing so terribly bulky that it hinders her more than it helps her. But i want to be able to not obsessively hover over her and let her wander in the water a little on her own, or take her into some deeper water and not have to worry about dropping her. Lucie's list recommended this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stohlquist-Infant-Nemo-Personal-Floatation/dp/B005T9GLRS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1404133406&#038;sr=1-1-catcorr&#038;keywords=stohlquist+life+jacket+infant" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Stohlquist-Infant-Nemo-Personal-Floatation/dp/B005T9GLRS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1404133406&#038;sr=1-1-catcorr&#038;keywords=stohlquist+life+jacket+infant</a> </p> <p>has anyone used it? thanks! </p>