The Konfidence Swim Jacket is a swimming aid designed to give young children buoyancy and confidence as they learn to swim. I tested the jacket on my 20 month year old daughter.
Pros
- Secure strap keeps jacket from rising above shoulders
- Removable floats for easy cleaning
- High-quality construction
- Easy to use
- Good value for money (competitively priced)
- Provides good buoyancy
- Comes in a wide range of colours
- Has a trademark yellow back to make sure your child can be seen in the water
- Has 8 foam floats to remove and adjust as your child grows in confidence
Cons
- Could benefit from additional head support
- Like most float jackets, it's quite bulky
- Some reviewers mentioned it rubbed under the arms to check the measurements to get the right size
| Material: | 3mm Neoprene |
| Designs: | Available in 12 colours |
| Safety: | Complies with CE European Standard: EN13138-1 |
| Age: | From 12kg |
| Sun protection: | 50+ UV protection |
Konfidence Swim Vest Review from Testing
The jacket was very easy to put on my daughter and she felt remarkably secure, thanks to the strap preventing the jacket from riding up over the shoulders. The quality is excellent and I love the option to remove the floats; a definite plus for cleaning and as your child becomes more confident in the water, gives you the option to adjust the buoyancy. My daughter definitely grew in confidence throughout the swim, jumping into the pool unaided, as the jacket always brought her up to the surface!
While the jacket provides great flotation, my daughter did tend to bob forward and backward, which led to her swallowing water very easily; you need to hold on to less competent or younger swimmers to ensure they are safe, as the website states, it is a buoyancy aid, not a life jacket. It is often tricky to encourage toddlers and young children to float on their back, therefore the addition of a small flap around the neckline on the back of the jacket, would offer more head support when floating on their back and would help to boost confidence.
Final Verdict
I highly recommend the Konfidence Swim Jacket for parents seeking a safe and reliable way to introduce their child to the water. It's a fantastic tool for building confidence, and the ability to adjust buoyancy makes it a great option as your child progresses.
FAQs
What are some of the key features?
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The bright yellow back provides high visibility in and out of the water.
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As your child's swimming skills develop, you can remove the support strap and use the eight removable foam floats to adjust buoyancy.
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The 3mm thick neoprene keeps your child warm and the jacket provides 100% UV protection.
What do I need to know before using the Konfidence Swim Vest?
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They recommend that a rash guard or swimming costume is worn underneath to prevent potential irritation to skin, if worn for an extended period of time.
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The jacket is designed to slightly tilt the wearer into a forward swimming position so, where needed, make sure to offer additional support to your child. The jacket is a buoyancy aid and does not act as a fully flotation device.
What size should I choose?
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When worn dry, the jacket should have a snug/tight fit.
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Konfidence recommends choosing the size up if your child is in-between sizes.
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Make sure to check out the size guide available with the retailer.
Why should I trust Konfidence as a brand?
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The only swim jackets approved by Starfish Aquatics Institute.
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They have over 20 years of experience in the children's buoyancy and swimming industry.
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Konfidence also believes in working with companies and charities such as the Swimming Teachers Association and RNLI.
How do I care for the jacket?
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To care for the jacket, simply rinse in cold water and leave to dry naturally, away from direct sunlight.