Swimming vests for children

At House of Kids, you'll find a great selection of stylish swimming vests from brands including SunnyLife and Liewood. Choose a swimming vest for your little one in sizes suitable for children aged one to two years, two to three years or four to six years. This gives both you and your child a little more freedom when you're enjoying time in the water. SunnyLife designs colourful swimming vests that are practical as well as eye-catching. They help keep your child supported in the water, while making it easier for you to spot your little swimmer in a busy pool filled with other children. It can sometimes be difficult to see where your child is in a large pool, so a swimming vest in neon yellow, orange or green can be a smart choice. The vests are also available with fun details such as a shark fin on the back and other playful features. Liewood takes a more understated approach, with designs often featuring neutral, delicate colours. Here, you'll find cute animal motifs or the brand's distinctive logo on the swimming vest. Whichever style you prefer, a swimming vest is a useful addition to your suitcase when you're heading on holiday.

Confidence in the water

A swimming vest can give your child support and confidence in the water while they practise swimming independently. Depending on your child's swimming ability, you should of course supervise them closely at all times. A swimming vest works in many ways like traditional swim armbands, which you can also find here. However, a swimming vest can provide better support when your child is in the water, helping them move forward more independently by keeping them in a more horizontal position than swim armbands would. This also gives you plenty of opportunities to practise kicking, while giving your child a sense of freedom and confidence as they splash around in the water instead of relying on you to hold them up. Put the swimming vest on your child like a buoyancy aid, and make sure it fits snugly against their body. It fastens with a zip at the front and a buckle between the legs, helping to prevent the vest from riding up while your child plays in the water. Once the vest is fitted securely, you're ready to jump in and have fun. If you need a beach ball or other fun water toys, we have a huge selection for hours of water play, which you can find here.