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Warm weather is here! Are you enjoying the sunny days already?! We’re so lucky that we have a swimming pool and can cool off outside when it’s really reallllly hot. The kiddo gets more brave each year and he’s sooooo close to getting his float down. He’s almost there!
StearnsFlotation.com is an outdoor water equipment expert and one of the products in their line that we love is Puddle Jumper. These flotation devices for children are truly awesome! They’re sort of an all-in-one flotation device that are unlike regular life jackets. Puddle Jumpers are designed to enable kiddos to move about more freely when swimming, yet ensure full safety. You can buy them directly from the Stearns website.
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Stearns Puddle Jumpers
1. Coast Guard Approved…
I mean, come on. If it’s Coast Guard approved, it has to be a great product! We’ve used Puddle Jumpers for years, and with multiple kids in the family, and we all love them. You just slide the kids arm through the arm sections and then fasten the belt around them, at the back. Puddle Jumpers are for kids that weigh between 30-50 lbs.
2. Gives Kids Confidence and a Sense of Independence…
Kids hit a certain age where they want to wade out a little deeper, and not always with mom or dad. They get brave – yet we know they’re not old enough or big enough to be without a flotation device. Puddle Jumpers gives them confidence and a little more independence. Keep in mind, these do NOT take the place of adult supervision. I can’t leave this paragraph without being a mom: Never, ever, ever leave your kids unattended in water.
3. Cute & Colorful Designs…
We’ve had a few different Stearns Puddle Jumpers over the last few years. Between my nephews who live next door and my own son, we have a few floating around here. They offer so many cute and colorful designs. Something that will match every kids’ personality!
4. Easy to Take Care of…
After jumping out of the pool, we just hang ours up to dry or let it lay in the yard in the sun for a bit. After summer is over, we just pack ours away in the garage so it’s ready to go the next year. Also, there’s no worry with having to blow them up like other flotation devices. These are not inflatable.
5. They’re Vacation Ready…
Heading on vacation? Or just a day trip to the beach, lake or maybe a pool party? Don’t forget the Puddle Jumper! Sometimes being in new places and in water can make kids a little hesitant. Their Puddle Jumper will comfort them and give them the confidence to splash and play and have ALL the fun in the world. Puddle Jumpers don’t take up much space so you’ll be glad you brought it with you!
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My boys are both self taught swimmers. They just jumped in and knew what to do, but a Puddle Jumper is a great tool for kids who need a little help in the water.
These are great for safety reasons and to help kids learn how to swim…. love the design of these puddle jumpers!!!!
My son doesn’t like water much. Maybe he’d feel more confidant in it using a puddle jumper. I’ll have to give it a try.
This is a much better idea than just arm floaties. Thanks for sharing this!
I think puddle jumpers are a good idea. I believe it can help boost any child’s confidence in the water.
These look really neat! I love that they are not inflatable. No worries about popping them!
Oh my gosh I totally remember things like these from when I was a kid! I definitely remember disliking the water SO much, but felt confident with these floaters on.
I need one of these for my daughter!!!! I literally was just thinking about how I was going to get to enjoy the pool this year with her in tow too since she still doesn’t know how to swim completely yet.
This looks like an amazing products for parents to get their young kids. I can easily see how it would help give kids and parents the sense of freedom with their swimming activities. I like that it’s Coast Guard approved.
My kids have taught themselves how to swim.. and I didn’t realize those things had an actual name 🙂
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I think it’s time I invest in one! My daughter loves the pool and sometimes I’m just so scared to take her in.
We don’t swim often enough but if we did I would for sure get one of these. What a cool invention and great way to get ones who aren’t quite as good of swimmers out there swimming!
Omg these things are seriously the best invest ions ever! My daughter has taken swimming lessons since she was a newborn, but I still make her wear one of these when around the pool! Makes me worry less!
Our son used to have a puddle jumper. We don’t go swimming a lot, but I will get him a new one once we have decided to go swimming this summer.
We are way into our puddle jumper this year! My toddler just loves it for the pool.
I think those are a great safety item to have. You can’t be too careful around water. Plus they’re good looking while being visible.
Thank you for the heads up! I’ll be buying one for my son and daughter this summer.
Those puddle jumpers are great to teach children. I will try it with my daughter as she is learning how to swim
That looks like a great tool for kids who need a little extra help in the water. My children are too big for this, but would’ve been nice to have when they were younger.
This sounds like an awesome product! I remember how nervous I was when my kids didn’t know how to swim.
I wish I had something like this when I was a kid! I’m 30 and still don;t know how to swim!
The boychild would love one of these, he loves anything involving water.
I’ll have to get these for my kiddos. They’ll be spending lots of time in the water this summer.
Is it weird that I’ve never heard of a Puddle Jumper before? It’s great that they allow your child to move around more freely but still be safe! This sounds perfect for my niece!