Is your child 3 years old and ready to explore the water? Then our swim vest 3 years is the perfect choice. At this age you can choose between two sizes: the 2 to 3 years vest, which covers 15 to 19 kg, and the 3 to 6 years vest, which covers 19 to 30 kg. That means the vest always fits your child properly, and the larger size can grow with them all the way up to the age of 6. The foam spreads the buoyancy across the chest and back, so your child stays in a stable position in the water while their arms remain completely free to paddle, reach and practise. Looking for a different size? Explore our swim vests for every age:
Three is the age where the two sizes overlap, so weight is what decides. Age is a helpful guideline, but every child grows at their own pace. Under 19 kg, the 2 to 3 years vest is the better fit. From 19 kg, go for the 3 to 6 years vest, which then lasts until your child reaches 30 kg. If your three-year-old sits right around 19 kg, the larger size is usually the smarter buy, because you get years of use out of it instead of months. Body shape counts as well: at the same weight, a child with a slimmer build may need a different size than a child with a broader build. Prefer a different kind of support? Our arm bands are worn around the upper arms and are available from 15 to 30 kg for approximately 2 to 6 years. Our puddle jumpers combine arm bands with a chest piece and cover the same 15 to 30 kg range.
How the swim vest should fit
A good swim vest sits snugly without restricting your child. It should never feel tight, but it also should not be so loose that it rides up the moment your child gets into the water. That last point matters at this age, because a three-year-old who is between sizes will often end up in a vest that is slightly too big. Close the safety zip fully, fasten the safety strap between the legs, and check the fit before every water adventure. Do remember that a swim vest offers extra support but is not a life jacket. It never replaces swimming skills or adult supervision, so stay close and within arm's reach of your child.
Get your swim vest 3 years at Swim Essentials
Our swim vest 3 years comes in colourful prints and trendy designs, so there is always one that suits your child. Go for the red and white crabby, the red and blue catch of the day, the orange seastar or the multicolour summer fruits. Do you prefer flowers? The yellow flower market, the green florish, the red and white daisy flower and the orange and purple flower are lovely choices. For something bolder there is the orange and green vivid clash, the lila leopard and the multicolour abstract, and for a calmer look the brown and white softlines. Besides the design, we pay close attention to safety and comfort: the foam construction, the secure zip and the strap between the legs keep the vest in place while your child plays and practises.
