Is your child 6 years old and do they love being in or around the water? Then our swim vest 6 years gives them extra safety and plenty of swimming fun. The 3 to 6 years size covers 19 to 30 kg and is made to fit right up to this age, so your child can keep enjoying the water safely whether they are swimming, playing or joining a boat trip. Six is often a turning point: many children swim a decent stretch by now, but there is a difference between a pool with a shallow end and a lake, the sea or a day on the water. A vest gives that extra margin exactly where it matters, while the foam keeps your child stable and their arms completely free. Looking for a different size? Explore our swim vests for every age:
Weight decides the size, not age. The 3 to 6 years vest runs from 19 to 30 kg, and at six your child is usually at the upper end of that range. Check your child's weight against the packaging before you buy, because 30 kg is the limit of this size and a vest that is too small will not give the support it should. 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 available from 15 to 30 kg for approximately 2 to 6 years, and our puddle jumpers combine arm bands with a chest piece across the same range. Which one suits best often depends on the setting rather than the child: a vest on the water, arm bands during a pool afternoon.
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 once your child gets into the water. Check the fit again at the start of every season, because a six-year-old can easily have outgrown last summer's vest. Close the safety zip fully, fasten the safety strap between the legs, and check everything before each water adventure. Do remember that a swim vest offers extra support but is not a life jacket. A six-year-old who swims well can still get into trouble in deep or open water, so a vest never replaces swimming skills or adult supervision. Stay close and keep watching.
Get your swim vest 6 years at Swim Essentials
Our swim vest 6 years comes in cheerful prints and stylish colours, and at this age your child will want a say in which one. There are striking designs such as the orange and green vivid clash, the multicolour abstract and the lila leopard, and lighter ones such as the multicolour summer fruits, the orange seastar, the red and blue catch of the day and the red and white crabby. Among the floral prints you will find the yellow flower market, the green florish, the red and white daisy flower and the orange and purple flower, while the brown and white softlines is the calmest of the range. 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 swims and plays.
