I have two children that love the water; one is a competitive swimmer and one is just an infant. And since the oldest doesn’t need a Sea Squirts Swim Assist Vest, the younger one is going to have to grin and bear it.
And how could she not? While she likely won’t appreciate the design right now, give her just a few more years and by toddler-hood, I’m betting she’ll be thrilled that she can sport a Clownfish or Dolphin fin in the neighborhood pool.
But not just another pretty face, the Swim Assist Vests are a wonderful tool to help your little ones learn to swim. And since they’re neoprene inside and out, they’re durable and add an extra layer of warmth for when the waters are just a bit chilly.
Three removable flotation panels adjust to meet the needs of your pre-swimmer. If they still need a lot of buoyancy, leave in all three; if they’re nearly swimming all on their own, remove two. And once they’ve mastered the waves, you can take out all three panels and the vest can still be worn as a toy at the beach, pool or even the bathtub (let’s face it, what kid doesn’t love to play Jaws once in a while?)
Designed for ages 2-7, the small sized vests start as little as 19-20″ across the chest and larges go up to 22″ with all floatation pads installed. Available in Killa Whale, Blue Dolphin, Grrrrreat White Shark, Clownfish, Pink Dolphin and Angelfish, there’s a Swim Assist vest for every swimmer in the house.
Available online for $45.95, your child won’t even realize he’s working to learn a new skill; with that flexible fin on his back, he’ll be focused on the play!
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