every time I go for a surf my daughter begs me to take her with me. Anyone plonked their 2-2 1/2 year old on the front of their long board and gone for a paddle?

Obviously not going to head out in anything more than 1/2 foot runners but would like to find a suitable life jacket just in case. Can anyone recommend a good one?

I have used the Wahu ones for both my kids and found them pretty good...not to bulky so they can still move around a bit buts tsill have adequate flotation

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Tux said..
I have used the Wahu ones for both my kids and found them pretty good...not to bulky so they can still move around a bit buts tsill have adequate flotation

Yep they do look good.

Id say you wouldn't need a PFD type 1. Just a normal ski vest would suffice, as you'll never be far away. I would however suggest going in to a ski shop or something similar and trying them actually on in person. Kids tend to be all shapes and sizes..

Make sure there swimming lessons are well up to date is the best option. My son feel of our boat at 2 and made his way back up to the transom on his own..

your life your kid,
but the question beckons
why the hurry.

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Cobra said..
your life your kid,
but the question beckons
why the hurry.

Because kids love it...I can't get my two out of the water

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Cobra said...
your life your kid,
but the question beckons
why the hurry.

Because she throws a 2 year old tanti every time I go. Also number 2 will be arriving in the next 4ish weeks so need all the activities I can think of the get her out of the house and give mum a break and a rest.

Also a lot of bays/canals around where I live so will start on flat water and just go for a paddle

And those Wahu ones look the go. Only $35 bucks from big W too.

Thanks guys

My Little bloke is about the same age. Just turned 2.

I had him out in the water last summer and used a Wahu one with him. It was good.

Just make sure if you get one that the little one is in the right weight range, if your kid is to light they make them float face down, which ain't good.

For me Swimming lessons are a must, teaches them to roll onto their back, float and to shake off a mouthful of water.

I wouldn't take my boy out in breaking waves but have pushed him into some unbroken waves with mum on the shore and me out in the water with him. He loved it..

Paddling around on flat water he is ok, he freaks out occasionally and tries to jump off and takes some convincing to get back on