Speedo Begin to Swim Classic Swim Vest

by Speedo

Product Features

• Great teaching tool for beginning to swim and building water confidence
• Comfortable bright classic swim vest with leg strap for safe security
• Front zipper for easy on and off
• A Level Two in Speedo's three tiered Begin to Swim program to introduce children to swimming
• UV 50+ "Block the Burn" protection from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays

Product Description

Speedo's Classic Swim Vest is perfect for the child who is familiar with the water and is building his/her confidence. They are still dependent on full flotation and are just beginning to develop swimming skills. The comfortable flotation device with full front zipper with safety closure and leg strap is sure to stay secure during water enjoyment. The UV protection is a huge plus and allows for longer sun exposure and more fun during adult assisted water play.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002QHVFAY
• Item model number: 7570343
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,192 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #85 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Swimming

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Swim Vest! Back to buy another!, March 22, 2011

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Grace G. (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo Begin to Swim Classic Swim Vest (Sports)

My son has used his size large from 5 to 6 years old. It was absolutely perfect for him to gain confidence in our pool at home. Now my older son is growing out of his and able to swim on his own. But my toddler is about ready for a vest of his own, so I'm back to buy a medium for him.

In case there is still any confusion about the use of this vest, let me help clear it up:

This vest is a swim trainer, not a life-jacket. It supplies enough support in the water for weak swimmers to gain strength and confidence. Any circumstance they would be practicing swimming in a pool, on the shore of a lake, pond, or the pool of a waterfall, this vest will allow them to swim without sinking easily. They will have to work a little to keep their head above water. It is a swimming vest, not a lazy floating vest. When my son was about 5, it took him an afternoon to get used to the vest and taking partial responsibility for keeping himself up and swimming. After that we both felt reasonably confident of his general water safety and became very comfortable swimming with this product. He was free to use his arms to paddle, as well as kick around. This vest gives kids a good strong start in the water.

(Please note, this is not for use in the ocean in most circumstances. Sometimes a floating child in the sea is in more danger than a sinking one. Better keep kids safe, within your reach in shallow water they can stand in, and/or secure in a certified life vest. No young child should be allowed to swim unsupervised regardless of how great their floatation device is.)

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Vest, July 9, 2010

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MCP - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo Begin to Swim Classic Swim Vest (Sports)

This life vest is great. The medium fit my 2 yr old perfectly. He is 30 lbs 36 inches. I felt a lot safer with it in the pool.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Item info needs sizing information (but excellent swim aid!), June 28, 2011

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Evelyn G. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo Begin to Swim Classic Swim Vest (Sports)

I ordered this for my 2-year-old, 27-lb. son to use in the pool. Amazon and Speedo's website both do not have poundage information for the sizing but I guessed and ordered a medium. I was worried when the tag said "2-4 years 22" chest 33-45 lbs" as my son is definitely below the weight, but this vest fits him perfectly. Hopefully this information will help others. My son loves the vest because he can kind of float a bit on his own and I feel safer knowing he's not going to sink to the bottom (of course I stay near him in case he goes under).

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