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Float Jacket

Here, you will find our incredible range of Kids' learn-to-swim Float Jackets and Vests designed to help children of all ages reach their full potential in the water. Our first Splash About Float Jacket was invented nearly twenty years ago and quickly became the preferred option worldwide for helping children enjoy the water as they learn to swim.

Perfectly balanced to hold the wearer in the correct learn-to-swim position, Splash About Float Jackets provide peace of mind and promote water confidence. They are available in an 8-piece Adjustable Float Jacket or a lightweight, compact Swim Vest with non-removable floats.

Our Adjustable Swim Vests are ideal for older children up to ten years old who are still gaining confidence in the water. Our Float Jackets are available in fun designs for both girls and boys; from the stunning Forest Walk to Croc Creek, there is a design to suit all styles.

Please note these 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.

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Adjustable Swim Vest

Go Splash Float Jacket Croc Creek

Go Splash Float Jacket Sea Life

Go Splash Float Jacket Went to Sea

Go Splash Swim Vest Strawberry Field

Go Splash Swim Vest Little Acorns

Go Splash Swim Vest Lilac Spring

Go Splash Swim Vest Playful Otters

Go Splash Swim Vest Under the Sea

Go Splash Swim Vest Moby Anchor

Go Splash Swim Vest Forest Walk

Go Splash Swim Vest Tug Boats

Go Splash Swim Vest Croc Creek

Go Splash Swim Vest Ladybird

Go Splash Swim Vest Pink Ark

Go Splash Swim Vest Blue Ark

Go Splash Swim Vest Over the Rainbow

Go Splash Swim Vest Moby

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Go Splash Swim Vest Garden Bugs

Adjustable Swim Vest Orange

Adjustable Swim Vest Yellow Stars

Go Splash Float Jacket Flower Meadow

A Float Jacket 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 while 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 while learning to swim. However, Float Jackets do not prevent drowning and should always be used under constant adult supervision.

Yes, a Float Jacket 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.