We’ve got this boating thing all figured out.

  • Wade Boardman
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 4453
    May 28, 2013 at 10:50 am #1282380

    I wonder when he’ll want his own boat.

    I wish they made comfortable life jackets for these little guys and gals.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11762
    May 28, 2013 at 11:15 am #1173793

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    I wish they made comfortable life jackets for these little guys and gals.


    Tell me about it! Your guy at least looks like he tolerates it. Mine hates it.

    stretchout
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 132
    May 28, 2013 at 11:20 am #1173797

    Go neoprene for the kid’s life jackets…MUCH more comfortable.

    brian_j
    Posts: 204
    May 28, 2013 at 11:33 am #1173802

    Once they hit 30 lbs you can move them to a neopreme 30-50 jacket that doesn’t have the rear flap and huge shoulder floats. They’re much better. Sams club has nice ones.

    Also having them wear them around the house they get use to it and think it’s fun helps a lot.

    Wade Boardman
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 4453
    May 28, 2013 at 11:35 am #1173803

    Quote:

    Quote:

    I wish they made comfortable life jackets for these little guys and gals.


    Tell me about it! Your guy at least looks like he tolerates it. Mine hates it.

    He is getting better. Last year he would not put up with it for 10 seconds. This year he did much better but whined/cried a couple times while pulling on it. We have him wear it a fair bit around the house so he can get used to it.

    Neoprene huh? I will look into that.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11762
    May 28, 2013 at 11:55 am #1173812

    We picked up a new neoprene this spring hoping it will be better. The weather has kept us from our cabin so far, so we haven’t got to try it out. Not having that big collar should be a vast improvement in comfort.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13335
    May 28, 2013 at 1:22 pm #1173845

    I agree on the neoprene stated above. kids are much more comfortable with them and will usually keep them on without a fight.

    BTW – Won’t be long until the wheel!

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    May 28, 2013 at 1:36 pm #1173854

    Go to Mills Fleet Farm and get the neoprene life jackets for kids

    They are $24-50 each but your kids will wear them and they fit “snug”

    Dog

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