tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post5477266352097477690..comments2024-03-28T03:35:52.176-04:00Comments on Love That Max : The best swim gear for kids with special needsEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-58528075709037215952018-01-07T16:59:33.939-05:002018-01-07T16:59:33.939-05:00I have used several different life jackets with my...I have used several different life jackets with my son who has CP with mixed tone, dystonia and quad involvement. Of all the jackets we have tried the products from Life Jackets Adapted are a great fit for our needs. Our son swims weekly and requires arm's length adult presence but he gets to experience incredible freedom or movement in the water. I've bought several LJ-A and PFD-A models as my son has grown and even with weekly usage the jackets are durable enough to last until he outgrows them. They are not US Coast Guard Approved--I asked about this and the testing certification process is very costly for a small company. Nonetheless they work well and I would recommend them strongly.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424520985280991726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-58470287979295051512017-08-08T17:55:34.291-04:002017-08-08T17:55:34.291-04:00My son is 4 years old and weighs 48 lbs and he has...My son is 4 years old and weighs 48 lbs and he has autism and hdad and he learned how to take off his life vest. So i need help on finding a swim device that will help keep him safe while in the pool. Any suggestions would be appreciatedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227390750258761529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-66590725177962297992017-06-28T14:57:51.492-04:002017-06-28T14:57:51.492-04:00Does anyone know where to find a vest that will no...Does anyone know where to find a vest that will not get caught in a slide? It can be a life vest, but not one that will get tangle up while going down the slide into the pool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-91303754627131472432017-05-10T10:42:48.336-04:002017-05-10T10:42:48.336-04:00I have an autistic son that does fine in a round f...I have an autistic son that does fine in a round float but he will get out of it and it scares me. He doesn't understand what drowning is or that he could die, so he will get ouit of it and go under intentionally and comes up happy. I have tried a lot of things and vests seem to cause him and my other kids to topple face forward and they struggle to get face out of water. They seem to not be able to stand up with them or topple face first or on back. So they seem scared to use any vests. I had vests that you buckle in front has float behind head and buckles between their legs. I have also had vests that were built into the suit as well. What do I do? Everyone says just get one approved by Red cross etc and I do but all my kids struggle with staying up right. They feel and look forced face down in pool and they can't swim, and if I try to help them swim, they are fearful they can't get up with these vests on. Having 3 yoiung kids and 2 older ones, it's very stressful and anxiety provoking for me in the pool. It's hard to keep all of them near me and hold them all. Which is what I have been doing every time for 3 yrs. <br /><br />Any help would be appreciated so much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-72254800434830950232015-07-30T06:29:54.999-04:002015-07-30T06:29:54.999-04:00I am looking too. I wish they made them for child...I am looking too. I wish they made them for children a little over 50 lbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-13379318997274791532015-04-27T13:08:55.228-04:002015-04-27T13:08:55.228-04:00I'm looking for the same style for my daughter...I'm looking for the same style for my daughter (puddle jumper 70lbs +). Have you had any luck finding something similar?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595401430271940835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-63484447551474912742015-01-11T19:23:17.139-05:002015-01-11T19:23:17.139-05:00Does anyone know of a Puddle Jumper style device b...Does anyone know of a Puddle Jumper style device but for 55lbs+? My guy is only 3/12 and pretty skinny but heavy and tall. Love our puddle jumper but starting to exceed the weight on it.Jennhttp://www.beautifulcalling.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-91004775268163727202014-06-21T00:36:51.527-04:002014-06-21T00:36:51.527-04:00Does anyone know of any place where I could find ...Does anyone know of any place where I could find different sizes of swim rings? My 8 yr-old daughter is only comfortable with this type of flotation device, but the regular ones in the stores have an inside diameter of only 8" (16-18" diam.), which is getting tight. The next size is the adult ones that are too big and she can't fit her arms over.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74485103492647113252014-06-21T00:27:42.215-04:002014-06-21T00:27:42.215-04:00Have you looked into the Aqua Jogger? It is a one...Have you looked into the Aqua Jogger? It is a one piece belt that goes around upper hips/waist with a "bump" rising in the middle that goes part way up the back or turned around to go on the tummy, depending on what position you want more buoyancy. It comes in children's sizes, but it does need to be tightened pretty good so it doesn't ride up over the rib cage too far. They will have to work a little harder to stay vertical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-90903752322443474872014-06-08T08:52:31.574-04:002014-06-08T08:52:31.574-04:00My 9 year old grandson has Duchenne's Muscular...My 9 year old grandson has Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy and loves, loves, loves to swim. He has great upper body strength but his legs are very heavy due to the disease. We have purchased floatation belts for him to help keep his hips and legs "lighter" in the water and help him float but the belts are for adults and keep slipping up to his armpits. Is there a floatation "girdle" or belt that will fit his smaller frame? Thanks<br />Cyndi Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316428432053742715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-70887600163020090432013-07-19T16:03:53.761-04:002013-07-19T16:03:53.761-04:00LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!! YAY!!! :)LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!! YAY!!! :)Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260355359555623679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-62993534024560041642012-09-12T03:13:03.475-04:002012-09-12T03:13:03.475-04:00The “Sprint Aquatic Water Walking System” does the...The “Sprint Aquatic Water Walking System” does the trick! My son is enjoying with it very much and I must say it is one worry free aquatic device. Thanks for posting!Stacey Tabbothttp://www.lanemates.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-24667274309952068002012-08-18T16:12:00.649-04:002012-08-18T16:12:00.649-04:004. It has to be ugly and scream therapeutic so it ...4. It has to be ugly and scream therapeutic so it won't be banned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5377555959744698752012-08-09T18:38:58.702-04:002012-08-09T18:38:58.702-04:00have you heard of aquajoggers? they come in a vari...have you heard of aquajoggers? they come in a variety of sizes. They are not specialfficlly designed for kids w/ special needs but work great for my students all who have mobilty but all cant swim.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-31892842631764229182012-08-09T17:35:47.741-04:002012-08-09T17:35:47.741-04:00As a former special needs swim instructor and coac...As a former special needs swim instructor and coach, I love your post! I agree with the post above but the other problem with the water wings is that they keep only arms afloat - so as an example, if a child wants to looks at their feet and puts their head underwater, they can get stuck - their arms are still floating above water but now they are floating upside down with their head stuck below water. I would highly encourage any other type of flotation device.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-23025373499545039332012-08-09T09:36:35.502-04:002012-08-09T09:36:35.502-04:00My husband's a former lifeguard and swim instr...My husband's a former lifeguard and swim instructor. He is vehemently against "floaties" -- inflatable armband things -- because they ultimately make learning to swim harder. (I get an earful about this every time we go to the beach and he sees them.) Unlike vests, armbands that make your arms buoyant change your position in the water in ways that have nothing to do with the way the human body floats, which ultimately creates a safety risk; if your kid is used to how his or her body behaves while wearing floaties, he or she is at much more risk if he or she ever falls in while NOT wearing floaties. Whereas vest devices actually work with the human body's natural positioning in the water. Of course if floaties are a parent's only option for a kid with special needs, that would be different, but if there is ANY way a kid can use a vest or ring, my husband would argue (until your ears bled) that they're a much better choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-89604841217298730502012-08-09T08:41:46.073-04:002012-08-09T08:41:46.073-04:00EXCELLENT post! We're big fans of the puddle j...EXCELLENT post! We're big fans of the puddle jumper and that quote from Julie could've been a quote from me. This is such a great resource - thank you for compiling it!!!Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809949267562980590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-51654887704475284672012-08-09T07:18:44.398-04:002012-08-09T07:18:44.398-04:00There are some great ideas there, thankyou so much...There are some great ideas there, thankyou so much for sharing them. I cannot wait for summer! Coop loves the water and usually has a swing ring - or noodle which he loves but i like the idea of pushing him a bit and trying perhaps the vest with armbands or that walking device looks great!Smithsholidayroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614441021886602077noreply@blogger.com