Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

We purchased five different life jackets for the 20 month old twins. The traditionally styled ones rode up at the shoulders. The Swimways Power Swimr System was difficult to get on and did nothing to keep the babies' heads above water. Nor did the Speedo UV 50. We put the Stearns Kids Puddle Jumper on the first baby and she jumped into the pool for the first time in her life and paddled happily around for hours (see photo). The second twin took a little longer learning how to stay upright and she didn't want to take it off. On plump babies, it's so tight in the arms that it is hard to get on and off. It's easier if you get both the jacket and their arms slick first (e.g, with sunscreen). However, neither twin complained once they got it on and there were no marks on their arms afterwards. -------------------- 5/12 Update. The twins are now three and can still wear their jackets although they take them off for swimming lessons. Their younger brother is a bit stouter and we have to grease up his chunky arms to get his on him. Another grandbaby on the way so I guess I need to buy a fourth one. The three jackets we have are also used by visiting kids so I realize that they are very tight on really stout kids and really loose on thin kids but, nonetheless, work well on most. 11/12 Update. The end of our third season and the three jackets are good as new. No wearing of the material and little fading despite having been left in the hot Georgia sun much of the time. 3/13 Update. The kids can all swim now but they still ask to have their water wings put on at time because they can just effortlessly float around. And, yes, they have already been swimming this year despite the 65 degree temperature of the pool right now. 7/13 Update. The fourth grandchild refused to wear the wings (or any life jacket). Fine with us since we are always with him and he's learning to swim. Love the new designs for this jacket. I need somebody else's baby to train now. 4/14 Update. Currently selling for $15 at Costco (fewer options) 12/14 Update. We still have the four jackets we purchased. All have faded a little but, otherwise, show no signs of their age.