This post is brought to you by Stearns® Puddle Jumper® life jackets. Here in the Phoenix area, summer is now in full-swing. For us, that means a lot of swimming. At 6, Big Brother is getting to be quite a little swimmer and rather independent in the water. But, at 3, Little Brother still needs a lot of help. He’s at the age that he wants to do everything on his own, but he can’t hold his own in the water yet. So, when I was given the opportunity to review a Stearns® Puddle Jumper®, a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, I was definitely interested. And, seriously, how cute is this?! 
The Stearns® Puddle Jumper® life jacket is designed to build confidence in the water as a learn-to-swim aid, which is exactly what we need for Little Brother. The patented design allows children 30-50 lbs. to move and swim freely in pools (plus at lakes or beaches), without ride-up. Ride-up was a HUGE issue with the life jacket we had for Big Brother. It would rub on his chin and the back of his neck. So, this is a much more comfortable option. 
Little Brother is rather cautious about trying new things. So, while he loved the shark, he wasn’t too sure about putting the life jacket on. And then, once it was on, he really didn’t want us to let him go in the water. But, as he got more comfortable, he really liked it! Then, he loved “swimming” all over the pool without us having to hold onto him. 
We’re loving our new summer swimming device. However, one STRONG word of caution…Always use Stearns® Puddle Jumper® Life Jackets with adult supervision!! The one thing that I don’t like about floaties and devices like is that I think it gives parents a false sense of security. This life jacket works great–when it’s on! These can be life saving devices…when they’re ON! Kids can get these off!!! In less than 5 seconds, while standing on the stairs, Little Brother had this off in the water! 5 seconds people! He just got his arms out and then the rest came off easily. So, you still have to watch them– THE.WHOLE.TIME! A device like this does NOT replace adult supervision. It just makes a non-swimmer’s water experience more fun! And more fun it definitely is. The Puddle Jumper® Life Jackets come in a great variety of colors and prints, perfect options for both boys and girls!
How would you like to try a Puddle Jumper life jacket with your kids?!
Giveaway
TWO lucky winnerswill win a Stearns® Puddle Jumper® Life Jacket! (*Note: Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Winner can select the pattern of Puddle Jumper subject to availability. Must be 18 years and older and a resident of the United States to enter.)
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Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsorship on BabyCenter. I received a free sample of the product for the purpose of this review. All opinions, experiences, and photos are entirely my own.
104 Responses
Awesome! We are getting ready for pool season, and having a pool in our backyard, my little guy will be out there everyday and needing a good life jacket!
Thank you once again for hosting a wonderful giveaway!
Happy Summer! : )
We have a community poll just 3 blocks from our house. This would be great for my little guy!w
I would use it at the beach an in our pool.
I would use it at the lake.
I would use it on my 2 1/2 year-old in our pool
Our pool!
I’d love to be able to win one. We actually have 3 already and love them but as my baby gets older I am going to have to buy one for him. We love these!!
the pool!
At the beach!
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The pool!
I’d use it in the rivers/lakes around here and the ocean.. 🙂
The Grandparents’ houses… both sets have a pool!
We will use it at our neighborhood pool!
At the local pool!
The pool!
In grandma’s pool
My daughter would use it at the pool
At the lake
The water park
The pool
At the lake at my parents house!
The pool and lake.
My favorite place to use the Puddle Jumper life jacket would be in our backyard pool.
The pool at our campsite.I saw these last year and wanted one. They work great.
by the lake!
This would be so awesome for when we go swimming at the lake!
Our local aquatic center!
at our pool, or grandmas lake house
At the pool, with her cousins!
At the pool and visiting the beach
I guess hotel pools!
at the pool at mimi and papa’s campground
In Our Backyard Pool!
oh these look amazing!! They would be perfect for my nearly 3 year old, who’s water bravery is giving me gray hair!
At our cottage in Northern Michigan.
the public pool
the kids would use it backyard in the pool. nice contest. thanks.
My favorite place would be the pool!
my sister in laws house
We would use this life jacket when we go out on our new fishing boat!
At the pool in my parents backyard!
swimming pool at the local park
We have a community pull we like to go to in the summer. This would be great for my 3 yr old
At my bro-in-laws pool!
I think we’ll use this at the pool. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
i would give to my grand son could the some person win both?
No Liza! It’s two different winners!
We would use it at the pool.
We would love to win this for our 2 (almost 3) year old. He loves swimming and is yearning to be more independent in the water!!!
My grandson would love this. He could use it in the backyard in his pool.
We’d definitely use it at the pool!
at the river down the way from grandmas house…my son is learning this summer!
I live in a townhouse with no backyard; I would take my son to my Mother’s house and use this life jacket!
At the lake.
the beach
At the pool. =)
the beach or on our friend s boat
the beach
at the lake
My friends pond
My daughter would use this at the beach and at the pool.
at the beach
Our pool!
The beach:) in Hawaii!
anne
That sounds fabulous!! 😉
We are taking our son to Daytona,FL for the first time in July, this would be great!
Our neighborhood swimming pool!
Our pool
in my grandparents pool!
7 peaks, we will be going a lot this summer.
At my friends pool
In our pool.
we would use it at the pool! and daddy would probably bring him to the lake with it too
i would use it at the beach for my oldest son b/c we will be spending every weekend on our boat 🙂
We’d use at the pool.
My kids would love this for when we go to the lake!
At the lake.
We would use it at the pool
My child’s favorite place to use it would be at the Jefferson Yacht Club!
Hi, we have a small pool in backyard and lots of grandbabies
Perfect in time for summer!
in the pool or when we go on trips that have beaches or pools thanks for this chance…
We would use it at the community pool.
At our family pool
I would use it at the lake.
The neighborhood pool
At the local pool, and at Grammy’s pool!
In our community pool
The Daytona Lagoon
The best place here would be at the neighborhood pool.
The pool!
i would use it at our ymca pool
On my niece in our pool
In the pool!
At my sister’s pool.
at the city pool
We spend a lot of time at the river each year, starting on July4th, and this would come in really handy! Our boy is still tiny enough that he definitely needs to wear a life jacket if he’s even near the water.
We’d use it on vacation & at the grandparents pool!
At the beach & the lake when we go on vacation!
the pool & on vacay this summer
The pool
I’d love to take it to the lake with us
Definitely at the pool.
At my parents pool in sunny (and hot, hot, hot) St. George, UT.