In Search Of Puddle Jumper

djma

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Wanting to try one for DD this summer. She did great last year with just arm floaties, but they wear out pretty quick.

Not sure if they go by sizes or not, but DD is 3 (4 in July), 37.5" and around 29lbs.

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vonfirmath

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I'd check out Wal-mart. They are big and bulky and would be hard to mail for a price that would make it worth an individual sending it.

Amazon has them for $21.[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Stearns-Puddle-Jumper-Turtle-Blue/dp/B0077SZ62K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367265146&sr=8-1&keywords=puddle+jumper"]Amazon.com: Stearns 3D Puddle Jumper (Turtle Blue): Sports & Outdoors[/ame]
 

jess71903

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:yeahthat:. We've gotten ours at Wal-mart. I think they're all the same, although I'd love to find a bigger one for DS. I think this is going to be his last season in his, if he makes it that far, even, and I doubt he'll be swimming on his own next year.
 

wnkw

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Target put them on sale a lot the year before last..(i wasnt in the market last year )

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2BunniesMommy

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They just come in one size, supposed to fit up to 50lbs. Both DDs decided today when we were packing for our trip that they are too small. DD1 is 49lbs, 7 years old and DD2 is 43 lbs and 4 years old. They are around $16 at Walmart, as already stated. I could sell you one of mine if you are not in a big hurry since we are about to leave. We will be back late Fri. Not sure if it would be worth it price wise for either of us though.
We have a blue one and a pink one, I can't remember what the pics are on them, but can get pics for you when we get home if you'd like.
 

djma

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Thanks for the replies. Never thought to look at WalMart. Looked at Academy Sports last year and they were over $20. Kinda hard to shell out that when arm floaties are $1 per pack. LOL
 

trippsmom

CPST Instructor
They just come in one size, supposed to fit up to 50lbs. Both DDs decided today when we were packing for our trip that they are too small. DD1 is 49lbs, 7 years old and DD2 is 43 lbs and 4 years old. They are around $16 at Walmart, as already stated. I could sell you one of mine if you are not in a big hurry since we are about to leave. We will be back late Fri. Not sure if it would be worth it price wise for either of us though.
We have a blue one and a pink one, I can't remember what the pics are on them, but can get pics for you when we get home if you'd like.

I have one you can have for shipping. It is blue and in really good shape. Very little to no sun fading.

If op isn't interested and shipping is not crazy, I'd be interested in one. I need another for dd2. I haven't been able to catch them in stock, except the premium ones.
 

vonfirmath

New member
Thanks for the replies. Never thought to look at WalMart. Looked at Academy Sports last year and they were over $20. Kinda hard to shell out that when arm floaties are $1 per pack. LOL

These are SO much better than arm floaties

I'd agree they don't really last to 50 pounds though. My son isn't there yet and no way he's fitting into his anymore.
 

MommyShannon

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These are so much better since they are certified life jackets. You can use them at pools and water parks that require certified jackets only. My DD used hers to 50lbs but her arms are pretty skinny and ours are older which might matter.
 

msg221

Well-known member
Our Costco had them as well, though I don't recall for how much.

I've shipped one and it was no big deal. I had a pretty big poly bag that I shipped it in. It's so light so I don't think it was that much to ship.
 

mscarder

New member
Just a head up our Walmart has them but only back in sporting goods with the life jackets. The ones they carry up in the seasonal summer display aren't near as nice.
 

wnkw

New member
These are SO much better than arm floaties

I'd agree they don't really last to 50 pounds though. My son isn't there yet and no way he's fitting into his anymore.

Ours lasted. Dd was close to 55 last year and she used it in the deep end when we werent in the pool..

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