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Color Starfish
Brand Bestway
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Life Vest Type Type V
Product Dimensions 21.65"L x 13.58"W
Item Weight 0.55 Pounds
Age Range (Description) Child

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  • US Coast Guard-approved Type V/III life jacket for kids
  • Durable nylon shell
  • Colorful, kid-friendly design
  • Adjustable buckle at the back offers a secure fit
  • Designed for children weighing 30 to 50 pounds
  • US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
  • Woven polyester for softer fabric with less chafing
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Keep children safe while they have fun with the Stearns Puddle Jumper Life Jacket. It is made of sturdy nylon and Coast Guard approved. Designed for children 30 to 50 lbs, the Stearns child life vest gives them the ability to head into the water with confidence. You can use it for the beach, lake or pool. The non-restrictive style allows children to move about freely without the jacket riding up around their neck. The arms and chest area offer sufficient protection, keeping their head above water. This allows you to use the device as an effective learn-to-swim aid. Bright colors make it easy for you to identify them when out in public places, and the cool graphics make them fun for children to wear. The Stearns Puddle Jumper Life Jacket also has an adjustable buckle that snaps in the back for a comfortable fit . US Coast Guard approved . For children weighing 30 to 50 lbs . Has an adjustable buckle that snaps in the back for a comportable fit . Comes in assorted fun designs

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,891 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, performance, stability, comfort, and safety of the water flotation device. For example, they mention it works well, it holds their heads up in the water, and it's comfortable.

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105 customers mention98 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the water flotation device. They mention that it's a super product, has held up well to use, and is still in great condition. The foam doesn't feel cheap and the stitching is good quality. Some say that it lasted for almost 8 full summers and held the kids up even better.

"...Highly recommend the STEARNS Puddle Jumper for its quality and adjustable design." Read more

"...twice or three times a week schedule and this thing is still in great condition...." Read more

"Works as expected. Fun picture and a great price!" Read more

"...Very strong ." Read more

71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

Customers like the age range of the water flotation device. For example, they mention it's great to teach little ones to swim, works well for toddlers learning to swim and keeps them upright. Some say it'll allow their child to swim around on her own instead of hold on to.

"...Fit well and made him a completely independent swimmer." Read more

"...It even helps a child learn how to swim and gain confidence in the water!..." Read more

"This works well for 3 year olds that have a little more weight on them. My two year old is 30 lbs and he wasn't able to keep afloat with this device...." Read more

"Love these - they really allow my child to swim around on her own instead of hold on to me the whole time...." Read more

58 customers mention49 positive9 negative

Customers like the fit of the water flotation device. They mention that it fits well with some minor adjustments. They appreciate the adjustable chest portion and the fact that it has room to grow.

"...forward to now, at 2 years and 6 months old, and it's a perfect fit for him at around 28lbs...." Read more

"My 2.5 year old loved using these on vacation! Fit well and made him a completely independent swimmer." Read more

"...However, it works great for him and fits well with a little room to grow!" Read more

"Fits well for my almost 2 year old girl..nice design" Read more

57 customers mention51 positive6 negative

Customers like the stability of the water flotation device. They say it holds their heads up in the water, and it doesn't pop like some life jackets. Some customers also say it provides safe floatation and allows more freedom in and out of the pool.

"...It has a strap on the back, when is easy to close and keeps the vest on well.Only negative I have, is I wish the arms go up a little further...." Read more

"Very safe , way to put on , helps little one stay afloat with head above water . Very strong ." Read more

"Okay- I like the concept.. it hugs around your child and helps keep them afloat.. easy enough, right?..." Read more

"...The thing I love about this product is that it provides safe floatation and allows more freedom in and out of the water...." Read more

56 customers mention49 positive7 negative

Customers like the performance of the water flotation device. For example, they mention it works well, is comfortable, and very usable. Some say it's tremendous and will work perfectly for the beach setting.

"...Will work perfectly for the beach setting next summer when we go back home to MI!..." Read more

"...It still works as a flotation device but not great for swimming...." Read more

"Works as expected. Fun picture and a great price!" Read more

"...However, it works great for him and fits well with a little room to grow!" Read more

52 customers mention48 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the safety of the water flotation device. They mention that it makes their children feel safe in the water, keeps their face above the water and is coast guard safety approved. Some appreciate the great water safety info and the seamless combination of safety and fun.

"...This life jacket combines safety and fun seamlessly. It's comforting to see my toddler enjoying water activities while being well-protected...." Read more

"Very safe , way to put on , helps little one stay afloat with head above water . Very strong ." Read more

"...It even helps a child learn how to swim and gain confidence in the water!..." Read more

"...Make sure you keep the pamphlet it comes with as it has great water safety info...." Read more

40 customers mention35 positive5 negative

Customers like the comfort of the water flotation device. They mention that it's sturdy, feels fine, and is soft. Some say that the foam doesn't feel cheap and that the child is comfortable floating around independently. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and safety of the product.

"...He dives right in, and is able to swim short distances with it on! Will work perfectly for the beach setting next summer when we go back home to MI!..." Read more

"Okay- I like the concept.. it hugs around your child and helps keep them afloat.. easy enough, right?..." Read more

"...My 20 month old has become comfortable floating around independently...." Read more

"...The patterns are so cute, the fabric has a good feel to it (not rough or scratchy feeling) and it dries pretty quickly." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the water flotation device. They mention it's pretty cute, has lovely colors, and patterns. Some say that the colors fade pretty good after one season.

"...We ordered the blue starfish and it's beautiful and bright!" Read more

"...feel would have enhanced the quality of this product because it is pretty cute!..." Read more

"Fits well for my almost 2 year old girl..nice design" Read more

"...The patterns are so cute, the fabric has a good feel to it (not rough or scratchy feeling) and it dries pretty quickly." Read more

Safety and Fun Combined - STEARNS Puddle Jumper Life Jacket Review
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Safety and Fun Combined - STEARNS Puddle Jumper Life Jacket Review
In February 2023, I purchased the STEARNS Original Puddle Jumper Kids Life Jacket in the starfish design, and it has proven to be an excellent choice. Initially, it was a tad big for my tall and skinny toddler, who was around 1 year and 6 months at the time.Fast forward to now, at 2 years and 6 months old, and it's a perfect fit for him at around 28lbs. The adjustability of the back strap is a key feature, and I've tightened it all the way. My son feels happy and secure wearing it while playing and splashing in the pool or the ocean.This life jacket combines safety and fun seamlessly. It's comforting to see my toddler enjoying water activities while being well-protected. Highly recommend the STEARNS Puddle Jumper for its quality and adjustable design.
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Lucila
5.0 out of 5 stars Safety and Fun Combined - STEARNS Puddle Jumper Life Jacket Review
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
In February 2023, I purchased the STEARNS Original Puddle Jumper Kids Life Jacket in the starfish design, and it has proven to be an excellent choice. Initially, it was a tad big for my tall and skinny toddler, who was around 1 year and 6 months at the time.

Fast forward to now, at 2 years and 6 months old, and it's a perfect fit for him at around 28lbs. The adjustability of the back strap is a key feature, and I've tightened it all the way. My son feels happy and secure wearing it while playing and splashing in the pool or the ocean.

This life jacket combines safety and fun seamlessly. It's comforting to see my toddler enjoying water activities while being well-protected. Highly recommend the STEARNS Puddle Jumper for its quality and adjustable design.
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Lucila
5.0 out of 5 stars Safety and Fun Combined - STEARNS Puddle Jumper Life Jacket Review
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
In February 2023, I purchased the STEARNS Original Puddle Jumper Kids Life Jacket in the starfish design, and it has proven to be an excellent choice. Initially, it was a tad big for my tall and skinny toddler, who was around 1 year and 6 months at the time.

Fast forward to now, at 2 years and 6 months old, and it's a perfect fit for him at around 28lbs. The adjustability of the back strap is a key feature, and I've tightened it all the way. My son feels happy and secure wearing it while playing and splashing in the pool or the ocean.

This life jacket combines safety and fun seamlessly. It's comforting to see my toddler enjoying water activities while being well-protected. Highly recommend the STEARNS Puddle Jumper for its quality and adjustable design.
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GlobalShopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for my 2.5 year old!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
My 2.5 year old loved using these on vacation! Fit well and made him a completely independent swimmer.
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Immatrex
5.0 out of 5 stars Update two years later, this thing is still amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Update July 2018:
Two years later and we are still using this thing. We've been using it on almost a weekly and sometimes twice or three times a week schedule and this thing is still in great condition. My almost three year old can swim with confidence in this and it's allowed him to feel comfortable getting his head wet. Just about the only downside is that he often prefers using this to going without it, which as he approaches three years old, we'd like to get him more experience in learning how to swim and survive without it. Be that as it may, I couldn't recommend this highly enough!

My son is a little on the big side at ~22# at nearly 11 months old. He's been swimming since he was 5 months, and has really grown quite independent in the water! But not having any floatation device for him, I have to hold him if we are in too deep. I was looking for something that would fit him easily now and for awhile to come, and give him the independence he's been craving as he constantly tries to jump out of my arms in the pool to explore on his own.

I looked at several options - a life vest, the "tube", and this. Floatation helpers under the 30# range seem to be limited to actual floaration devices with neck support, which isn't really appropriate for a pool setting where I never leave my baby's side. So, I ordered this, knowing it could be a little large for him still.

AND IT'S PERFECT! My son had no adjustment to this product, and loved it! He dives right in, and is able to swim short distances with it on! Will work perfectly for the beach setting next summer when we go back home to MI! This product allows my son to freely play in the shallow kid area at our pool where it's an incline into deeper water like a beach without me having a pit of anxiety of a stomach, even though I'm right there, as he crawls into deeper water.

I will say that the middle part tends to ride up a bit on him a bit, so when he's in deeper water floating without support his chin is kept just above the water, but he sometimes swallows pool water when there's lots of waves/splashing from nearby. This is something that will get better in time with him growing into the product.

Overall, I'm pretty excited about this product and so is my son! Believe the hype on this one and just go for it, especially if you're looking for options for fun floating for the under 30 pound but almost there crowd. We ordered the blue starfish and it's beautiful and bright!
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Keny2
5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough adjustments for size
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Unfortunately, my little girls are little, but all muscle which weighs more than fat. This worked great on one of my 4 year olds, but was too small for the twins. It still works as a flotation device but not great for swimming. I would definitely recommend this product if your kids come up boys or girls, are not Slight of build.
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Jessica
4.0 out of 5 stars I really like this item
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2015
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
I really like this item. It keeps your kid afloat and will keep them from rolling over unlike a life vest. Its really easy to put on and my kid does not complain when he has it on. It has a strap on the back, when is easy to close and keeps the vest on well.
Only negative I have, is I wish the arms go up a little further. They do not have a strap and tend to droop.
Overall this is a great product and wish it was out years ago for my other kids.
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Jalea Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Works as expected. Fun picture and a great price!
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Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Very safe , way to put on , helps little one stay afloat with head above water . Very strong .
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Nicky Blue
5.0 out of 5 stars It does the job well
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Purchased this for my 15 month old who is average height and a little skinny. He still has some chunkiness to him though. I saw reviews stating that this is not actually a life jacket and I thought "duh" because when I purchased it the information stated it was not a life jack but now it says it is a life jacket. I would personally not rely on it as a life jacket on a boat or anything. Between the material and foam it's similar to putting thier arms into floaties. If your child is especially chunky this could cause issues.
My son has been in the water at a very early age and wants freedom so that is why I purchased this even though it's technically a little big on him. There is nothing on thier back so if they flop back and cannot hold thier head out of the water it could be an issue for you. It is important with relying on any floatation device to know what your child is capable of AND you never leave them unattended by water.
Also, reviews of "my child didn't like it" I find laughable. 2 two old not liking something at first? Welcome to parenthood. My son did not like it at first but we made him feel comfortable and honestly at his age and with his determination it's the only way he can be in our pool at the moment.
Comfort? It's bulky but my kid rocks it and spend hours in the pool climbing in and out.
As far as quality - I expected this to last maybe 1 season which is about how long our bathing suits last with the amount we swim. I purchased this 3 months ago and with regular use and exposed to hot sun drying it has begun fading and the design is coming off. The foam is not as stiff. So I'd say my guess is that it will not last to next year.
I bought this on a 'lightening sale' and am very happy with my purchase.
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Katytejeda
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para niños
Reviewed in Mexico on April 15, 2022
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Es de las mejores compras que he podido hacer al oriny mi niño no quería usarlo hasta que se animó y definitivamente es lo mejor de lo mejor .Lo súper recomiendo mi niño tiene 3 años y pesa 16 Kg de los brazos le queda poquito grande pero en agua no se le salen es súper seguro y si evita que su cabeza llegué a tocar el agua .
Recomendable 100%
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Sandi
5.0 out of 5 stars Fits my almost 3 year old Great! Good product!
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2017
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Great product ! Looks even nicer when you get it ! I couldn't find the sizing when I was purchasing (maybe I wasn't looking hard enough) but it' says "child size" 30-50lbs
My son is 32months old (almost 3)and 34lbs and fits him great so I don't know if it would fit a 50lb child (or 5/6 year old) ??
Definitely would recommend!
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Josephine Chong
5.0 out of 5 stars Original product! Great quality!
Reviewed in Singapore on November 18, 2020
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
These are original and so great for the pool! I have twins so this gives me extra confidence they will be safe when I bring them for a swim with me.
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Juan Serrano
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on November 21, 2019
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Uno jámas deja solo a su hijo en la alberca, pero este esa un salvavidas que da mucha seguridad y funciona perfecto, a mi hijo lé encantó y yo estaba muy tranquilo. Lo recomiendo.
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brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for toddlers!
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2016
Color: StarfishPattern Name: Life JacketVerified Purchase
Definitley a must have around water! Not a life saving device but gives you extra confidence with the kids around water without having them to wear an uncomfortable life jacket. Took a bit for my daughter to enjoy wearing, but so helpful in the water to get them more independent. Came really quick and exactly as pictured. Fits my 2 year old daughter well, with lots of room to grow!
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