Swim Vests & Float Jackets
Help kids build confidence in the water with Splash About’s range of kids’ swim vests and float jackets, designed to provide comfortable buoyancy and support as children develop their swimming skills.
Our collection includes the 8-Piece Float Jacket, featuring eight removable floats that can be gradually taken out as swimming ability and confidence improve. For lightweight, convenient flotation, the Go Splash Swim Vest features fixed, non-removable floats in a slim design that’s quick-drying and easy to pack for vacations.
Designed to support children in a comfortable learn-to-swim position while allowing freedom of movement in the water, our toddler and kids’ swim vests are ideal for swim lessons, family pool days, and vacations.
Backed by over 20 years of children’s swimwear experience, Splash About’s learn-to-swim flotation aids combine practical design, comfort, and support to help children progress as they learn to swim.
Swim vests and float jackets are swimming aids and are not life jackets or lifesaving devices. Children must always be supervised by an adult in and around water.
Go Splash Swim Vest
Go Splash Float Jacket
Float Jacket and Swim Vest FAQs
NO. Float Jackets and Swim Vests are not life jackets and should never be used without constant adult supervision. Unlike life jackets, which are designed to turn the wearer onto their back and keep their head above water even if they are unconscious, Float Jackets are a learn-to-swim aid. Their buoyancy is evenly distributed around the body, encouraging a natural swimming position by keeping the wearer facing the water.
The Float Jacket and Swim Vest should only be worn in supervised areas, such as swimming pools or designated swimming zones with lifeguards present. It is not suitable for use in the sea or open water, where conditions can be unpredictable, including waves, currents, and tides.
Yes, a child can go underwater whilst wearing a Float Jacket. Unlike life jackets, which are designed to keep the wearer’s head above water, a Float Jacket provides balanced buoyancy to support a natural swimming position. This means a child can still submerge their face in the water whilst learning to swim.
However, Float Jackets do not prevent drowning and should always be used under constant adult supervision.
Yes, the Float Jacket and Swim Vest is designed to be worn over a swimsuit. It should fit snugly but comfortably, allowing your child to move freely while swimming. Make sure the jacket is fastened securely and does not ride up when they are in the water.
At Splash About, both the Float Jacket and the Swim Vest are designed as learn-to-swim aids. The key difference is that the Float Jacket has removable buoyancy, allowing you to gradually reduce support as your child gains confidence in the water. In contrast, the Swim Vest has non-removable flat floats, making it less bulky and easier to pack. This makes the Swim Vest a convenient option for travel, while the Float Jacket offers more flexibility in adjusting buoyancy levels.