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michelle9343
03-23-2006, 10:06 AM
A floatation device for my DD. She is an 8 yr old around 65 lb. I was looking over the web but could not find anything other then those floaty bathing suits. I am trying to find something more supportive. Any ideas? Thanks.
samkj
03-23-2006, 12:29 PM
Try this.... http://flaghouse.com/search.asp?SKW=CAT1_NB&category=Special+Populations%2EAquatics My daughter uses some of these at school for swimming.
SueM in MN
03-23-2006, 11:57 PM
My DD used something similar when she swam in middle school too.
minkydog
03-24-2006, 06:14 AM
We use someting called Wet Vest. It looks a bit like the thera-band in the above link. Christian was unable to keep his head out of the water with a standard life vest because he tended to tip forward. Wet Vest keeps him upright.

Ours is a wide black foam that wraps around the trunk under the arms, and fastens with a wide velcro strap. In 6yrs Christian has never fallen out of it or taken it off himself. He is bouyant enough to enjoy the water and secure enough that i don't worry constantly.