Swim Sweater 

these are great! bought for my young grandkids ages1,2,3. they work well and the kids feel more secure in the water. Makes them less fearful of being in our swimming pool.

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I grew up with my brothers using this and have always wanted them for my girls. My mom found them at a store near her and brought them to FL for vacation and uses them whenever my girls visit with her and they go swimming. I used to dread swimming with them but finally found the place I can purchase this item so I can let them have more freedom around the pool. My Mom is still paranoid having them run around and jumping in (ages 6 and 3) but I know that when grandma's not around, the grandchildren can play with this. Helpful tips, it does require a bike inflater to blow it up. It is tight so it's best to blow it up all the way then let the air out so that it fits to your child. Gotta put it on like pants then put shirt over arms and shoulders. It's very tight and difficult for (my) children to slip out the bottom even if they tried. Have fun!

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I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY 21 MO OLD GRANDDAUGHTER, IT IS A MUST FOR ANYONE WHO HAS A TODDLER AND A POOL. SHE CAN NOW GO FROM ONE END OF THE POOL TO THE OTHER. SHE LOVES THE FREEDOM IT ALLOWS HER AND WE LOVE THE FACT WE KNOW SHE IS SAFE. YOU JUST CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THAT.

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I originally began using the swim sweater when my oldest was a tot, so almost 30 years ago. Due to the swim sweater, my kids all became very comfortable in the pool and all became great swimmers with great confidence. My sisters used other swim aids for their children and I was always petrified the kids were going to drown! I am so happy swim sweater is still around because we are soon to have grandchildren, and they will certainly have swim sweaters at their disposal. For people who have issues with the item riding up around their childs neck, they have not fit the item correctly, because it can't be too tight to put on and then ride up around the neck. So you have to inflate it fully and yes, it will fit snugly as it should. Great item!

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Used only once and it sprung a hole. Pretty scary seeing as how this is a device to help children learn to swim. The hole wasn't a slow leak either, it deflated in a matter of seconds. DON'T BUY! -------->Response from SwimWays: Hi Alena, we are very sorry to hear about this problem with the swim sweater you purchased. Please call our customer service line and we will assist you: 1-800-889-7946 ext 222. We take any potential product defects with our Swim Steps line seriously, and appreciate your feedback.

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