The Original Konfidence Jacket - Buoyancy Swim Vest
















Regular price
£24.99
Sale price
£26.99
Our multi award winning, British Designed, Original Konfidence Jacket was originally created with our own kids in mind more than 20 years ago to help them to learn to swim, practice swimming or just have fun
The Konfidence Swim Jacket comes recommended by Starfish Aquatics Institute - US and International curriculum and awarding body.
Alongside the Starfish Aquatics Institute recommendation the most recent guidelines from Swim Wales are for the use of fixed/worn buoyancy aids. All Konfidence jackets and floatsuits are Class B: fixed/worn by the swimmer and provide buoyancy whilst the wearer is learning to swim and aids the practising of essential swimming techniques. Particularly useful in pools with varying depths and with social distancing being observed by the teacher.
With built-in buoyancy, from its 8 simple to remove soft foam floats, the Konfidence Jacket is designed to maintain the correct swimming position whilst providing the confidence your child needs to enjoy playing in water, all the time gaining the important and vital lifelong skills in learning to swim.
We are delighted to say our products ar used by swimming teachers and swim schools all over the world. The Original Konfidence Jacket is our number one selling neoprene swimming buoyancy aid for children across the UK and Europe.
Made from high grade 3mm thick neoprene providing 100 % UV protection on covered areas, the Original Konfidence Jacket allows your child to have fun swimming in cold water longer or enjoy time in the sun. Full easy to read instructions are included.
It is lightweight and easy to pack, making it ideal for holidays to the beach or trips to the pool. The Original Konfidence Jacket also comes with a chunky YKK self-locking zip with a Velcro zip retainer, for your peace of mind, whilst the child is in water.
The highly visible bright yellow back is the trademark of Konfidence, allowing your child to be spotted easily from a distance. Great for those busy beaches and as all parents know the longer you can spend in the water the more fun everyone has.
Easy to use and keep clean, just simply rinse in cold water as soon as possible, after use in chlorine or seawater and leave to dry naturally, away from direct sunlight. This increases the longevity of the jacket which ensures colours remain vibrant. Do not tumble dry/iron.
Always supervise children in water!
Sizing Guides
When it comes to buying baby swimwear and swimming aids for children and adults, getting the right size product is critical – too small and the product will be uncomfortable, restrictive or even possibly unsafe; too large and the product will likely slip off and offer none of the benefits for which it was intended.
In order to help you ascertain which size product you should buy for your little one or yourself, we have produced a number of size guides offering guidelines as to the recommended size of product to be bought based on characteristics such as weight, chest size, arm length and head circumference. For some products, we have included dimensions and measurements to make it even more clear.
Most of our size guides are named according to age groups (for example, "4 to 5 years" or "18 months to 3 years"). However, it is important to remember that all children grow at different rates, so these age groups are merely guidelines. What is more important to look at are the individual measurements listed in tandem with the age groups, such as chest size and weight. This will give you a much better idea as to what size to purchase.
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Childrens Micro T-Shirts sizes
Baby Swimwear Size Guides
Babywarma Baby Wetsuit
Size |
Weight |
Shoulder to Crotch |
Width |
0 to 6 months |
3 to 7 kg (8 to 16 lbs) |
35 cm (14 inches) |
23 cm (9 inches) |
6 to 12 months |
7 to 12 kg (16 to 26 lbs) |
41 cm (16 inches) |
24 cm (9.5 inches) |
12 to 24 months |
12 kg (26 lbs) and over |
45 cm (18 inches) |
25 cm (10 inches) |
AquaNappy One Size Swim Nappy
Smallest Waist Size |
Largest Waist Size |
Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) |
Approximately 54 cm (21 inches) |
NeoNappy Swim Nappy Cover
Size |
Age |
Weight |
X-Small |
Premature/Tiny Baby |
2 to 4 kg (4.5 to 9 lbs) |
Small |
3 to 6 months |
4 to 7 kg (9 to 15.5 lbs) |
Medium |
6 to 9 months |
6 to 9 kg (13 to 20 lbs) |
Large |
9 to 12 months |
8 to 11 kg (17.5 to 24 lbs) |
X-Large |
12 to 18 months |
11 to 14 kg (24 to 31 lbs) |
XX-Large |
18 to 24 months |
14 to 17 kg (31 to 37.5 lbs) |
Diagram and Measurements |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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A |
16.5 cm |
17.5 cm |
19.5 cm |
21 cm |
23.5 cm |
23 cm |
B |
17 cm |
18.5 cm |
18.5 cm |
20.5 cm |
22.5 cm |
23.2 cm |
|
C |
8.5 cm |
8 cm |
10 cm |
9.6 cm |
11.5 cm |
10.8 cm |
|
D |
18.4 cm |
20.4 cm |
22.5 cm |
23.5 cm |
25.5 cm |
27.2 cm |
|
E |
11 cm |
11.3 cm |
11 cm |
11.3 cm |
13.5 cm |
13.8 cm |
Paddlers Pool & Beach Socks
Size |
Foot Length |
Foot Width |
6 to 12 months |
13 cm (5 inches) |
6 cm (2.25 inches) |
1 to 2 years |
14 cm (5.5 inches) |
6.5 cm (2.5 inches) |
2 to 3 years |
15.5 cm (6 inches) |
7.5 cm (3 inches) |
Aquaband Swimming Ear Band
Size |
Length |
Baby |
45 cm (17.5 inches) |
Child |
52 cm (20.5 inches) |
Adult |
58 cm (23 inches) |
Hooded Poncho Towel
Shoulder to Bottom Hem |
Width |
55 cm (21.5 inches) |
43 cm (17 inches) |
Children's Swim Hat
Size |
Head Circumference |
Baby |
37 cm (14.5 inches) |
Child |
42 cm (16.5 inches) |
Swimming Aids Size Guides
The Original Konfidence Swim Jacket
Size |
Weight |
Chest Size |
18 months to 3 years |
12 to 20 kg (26 to 44 lbs) |
Up to 56 cm (22 inches) |
4 to 5 years |
20 to 25 kg (44 to 55 lbs) |
Up to 61 cm (24 inches) |
6 to 7 years |
25 to 30 kg (55 to 66 lbs) |
Up to 66 cm (26 inches) |
Youth Swim Jacket
Size |
Weight |
Chest Size |
8 to 10 years |
Up to 40 kg (88 lbs) |
Up to 71 cm (28 inches) |
10 to 12 years |
Up to 45 kg (99 lbs) |
Up to 79 cm (31 inches) |
12 to 14 years |
Up to 50 kg (110 lbs) |
Up to 86 cm (34 inches) |
Floatsuit Children's Swimsuit
Size |
Weight |
Chest Size |
1 to 2 years |
10 to 16 kg (22 to 35 lbs) |
Up to 56 cm (22 inches) |
2 to 3 years |
16 to 20 kg (35 to 44 lbs) |
Up to 58 cm (23 inches) |
4 to 5 years |
20 to 25 kg (44 to 55 lbs) |
Up to 61 cm (24 inches) |
Wetsuits & Beachwear Size Guides
Warma Children's Wetsuit
Size |
Shoulder to Crotch |
Chest Size |
Height |
2 to 3 years |
41 cm (16 inches) |
52 cm (20.5 inches) |
104 cm (41 inches) |
4 to 5 years |
49 cm (19 inches) |
56 cm (22 inches) |
110 cm (43 inches) |
6 to 7 years |
59 cm (23 inches) |
62 cm (24.5 inches) |
122 cm (48 inches) |
Shorty Children's Wetsuit
Size |
Shoulder to Crotch |
Chest Size |
Height |
3 to 4 years |
48 cm (19 inches) |
58 cm (23 inches) |
104 cm (41 inches) |
5 to 6 years |
51 cm (20 inches) |
63 cm (23 inches |
117 cm (46 inches) |
7 to 8 years |
53 cm (21 inches) |
66 cm (26 inches) |
127 cm (50 inches) |
9 to 10 years |
58 cm (23 inches) |
71 cm (28 inches) |
137 cm (54 inches) |
11 to 12 years |
63 cm (25 inches) |
76 cm (30 inches) |
149 cm (58.5 inches) |
Children's Micro Neoprene T-Shirt
Size |
Chest Size |
2 to 3 years |
Up to 56 cm (22 inches) |
4 to 5 years |
Up to 60 cm (23.5 inches) |
6 to 7 years |
Up to 64 cm (25 inches) |
8 to 10 years |
Up to 70 cm (27.5 inches) |
Neoprene Children's Beach Boots
Size |
Shoe Size |
Foot Length |
Foot Width |
X-Small |
4 to 5 (Euro 20 to 22) |
15.4 cm (6.1 inches) |
6 cm (2.4 inches) |
Small |
6 to 7 (Euro 23 to 24) |
16.6 cm (6.5 inches) |
6 cm (2.4 inches) |
Medium |
8 to 9 (Euro 25 to 27) |
18.4 cm (7.2 inches) |
6.5 cm (2.6 inches) |
Large |
10 to 11 (Euro 28 to 29) |
19.3 cm (7.6 inches) |
6.8 cm (2.7 inches) |
X-Large |
12 to 13 (Euro 31 to 32) |
21 cm (8.3 inches) |
7 cm (2.8 inches) |
Sun Protection Clothing Size Guides
UV Sun Protection Suit
Diagram and Measurements |
6 to 12 |
1 to 2 |
2 to 3 |
4 to 5 |
6 to 7 |
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A |
34.5 cm |
41.5 cm |
44 cm |
48 cm |
52 cm |
B |
53.5 cm |
61 cm |
63.5 cm |
70 cm |
76.5 cm |
|
C |
39 cm |
45 cm |
47 cm |
52 cm |
57 cm |
|
D |
15 cm |
18 cm |
18.5 cm |
21.5 cm |
24.5 cm |
|
E |
12.5 cm |
14.5 cm |
15 cm |
16.5 cm |
17.5 cm |
|
F |
25.5 cm |
30 cm |
31.5 cm |
35 cm |
38.5 cm |
|
G |
17.5 cm |
20 cm |
20 cm |
24 cm |
28 cm |
|
H |
6.5 cm |
7.5 cm |
7.5 cm |
9 cm |
10 cm |
|
I |
10.5 cm |
11.5 cm |
12 cm |
13 cm |
14 cm |
|
J |
26 cm |
29 cm |
29.5 cm |
31.5 cm |
33.5 cm |
|
L |
26.5 cm |
29 cm |
29.5 cm |
31.5 cm |
3.5 cm |
|
Collar Height |
1.5 cm |
2.5 cm |
2.5 cm |
2.5 cm |
2.5 cm |
UV Sun Protection T-Shirt
Diagram and Measurements |
1 to 2 |
2 to 3 |
4 to 5 |
6 to 7 |
|
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A |
27 cm |
28.5 cm |
31 cm |
32.5 cm |
B |
26 cm |
27 cm |
28.5 cm |
30.5 cm |
|
C |
31 cm |
32 cm |
33.5 cm |
35.5 cm |
|
D |
35 cm |
36.5 cm |
39 cm |
42 cm |
|
E |
21 cm |
22 cm |
24 cm |
24.5 cm |
|
F |
12 cm |
13.5 cm |
14.5 cm |
15 cm |
|
G |
28 cm |
30 cm |
33 cm |
36 cm |
|
H |
17.5 cm |
18.5 cm |
22 cm |
24 cm |
|
I |
7.5 cm |
8 cm |
8.5 cm |
9.5 cm |
|
Collar Height |
2 cm |
2.5 cm |
3 cm |
3 cm |
UV Sun Protection Shorts
Size |
Waist |
Length |
1 to 2 years |
40.5 to 45.5 cm (16 to 18 inches) |
30 cm (12 inches) |
2 to 3 years |
45.5 to 51 cm (18 to 20 inches) |
33 cm (13 inches) |
4 to 5 years |
51 to 56 cm (20 to 22 inches) |
36 cm (14 inches) |
6 to 7 years |
56 to 61 cm (22 to 24 inches) |
40 cm (15.5 inches) |
UV Sun Protection Hat
Size |
Head Circumference |
0 to 1 year |
40 to 45 cm (15.5 to 17.5 inches) |
1 to 3 years |
44 to 48 cm (17.5 to 19 inches) |
4 to 6 years |
48 to 52 cm (19 to 20.5 inches) |
Adult PBT Rash Vest
Diagram and Measurements |
32" chest |
34" chest |
36" chest |
40" chest |
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A |
41.5 cm |
44 cm |
46 cm |
50.5 cm |
B |
38.5 cm |
41 cm |
44 cm |
48.5 cm |
|
C |
51 cm |
52.5 cm |
55 cm |
58.5 cm |
|
D |
56.5 cm |
58.5 cm |
61 cm |
65 cm |
|
E |
40.5 cm |
41.5 cm |
43 cm |
45 cm |
|
F |
17 cm |
18 cm |
19 cm |
21.5 cm |
|
G |
35.5 cm |
37 cm |
38.5 cm |
41 cm |
|
H |
21.5 cm |
22 cm |
23.5 cm |
26 cm |
|
I |
14 cm |
14.5 cm |
15 cm |
16.5 cm |
|
Collar Height |
5 cm |
5 cm |
5 cm |
5 cm |
Konfidence Awards
Over the years, we've been privileged to have received a host of top awards from leading parenting magazines, websites and industry bodies for our range of baby swimwear, buoyancy swimming aids, wetsuits and other swimming products. Many of our products – including The Original Konfidence Jacket, the Babywarma, the Floatsuit and the AquaNappy – have been recognised for their design, features and value by our customers, giving you added confidence that we are doing what's best for you and your family.
Company Awards
- National Family Business Awards 2019 - Finalist in the Retail category
- Junior Design Awards 2016 – Gold for Best Children’s Swimwear brand
- Mum and Awards 2016 – Best International Flexible Business
Original Konfidence™ Buoyancy Jacket
- Awarded Gold by Bizzie Baby in 2021
- Awarded Gold by Mumii for Swim Safety in the 2018 Best Baby & Toddler Gear awards
- Awarded Silver for ‘Best Travel Product for Kids’ at Mumii’s 2018 Family Awards
- Awarded Gold by Mumii for Swim Safety in the 2017 Best Baby & Toddler Gear awards
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Product 2017 by Loved by Parents
- Awarded Platinum for Best Swimming Aid 2017 by Loved by Parents
- Consumer Choice Award for Swim Safety 2016 voted for by Mumii readers
- Awarded Gold for Swim Safety 2016 by Mumii Awards
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Aid 2016 by Loved by Parents
- Awarded Gold for Best Safety Product in the 2015 Dad Rated awards run by the Dads Network
- Awarded Gold by Mumii for Swim Safety in the 2015 Best Baby & Toddler Gear awards
- Awarded Silver for Best Travel Accessory in the 2015 Loved by Children awards
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Aid 2015 by Loved by Parents
- ‘Must-Have Summer Essential’ by UKMumsTV 2014
- Highly Commended in the 2013 Dad’s Choice awards
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Aid 2013 by Loved by Parents
- Awarded Gold in Practical Parenting 2012-2013 Safety Product category
- Awarded Gold at the 2012 / 2013 Practical Pre-School Awards
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Product 2012 by Loved By Parents
Konfidence Floatsuit
- Awarded Silver by Bizzie Baby in 2021
- Received a Bizzie Baby Silver 2018 Award
- Awarded Platinum for Best Swimming Product 2016 by Loved by Parents
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Aid 2017 by Loved by Parents
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Aid by Loved by Children in 2015
- Awarded Gold for Best Travel Accessory by Loved by Children in 2015
- Awarded the Consumer Choice Award in the 2014 Mumii awards
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Product 2014 by Loved By Parents
- Awarded Gold for Best Swimming Product 2013 by Loved By Parents
- Awarded Gold by Bizzie Baby parent tests
Konfidence™ Babywarma®
- Awarded Gold for Best Safety Product at the 2016 Dad Network Awards
- Awarded Silver for Best Safety Product in the 2015 Loved by Parents Awards
- Awarded ‘Mums Love’ award in 2015 by Baby World
- Awarded Gold and voted the Consumer Choice award in the 2014 Mumii awards
- Awarded Gold by Mother & Baby in the Best Safety Product 2011-2012 category
Konfidence™ AquaNappy
- Awarded ‘Mums Love’ award in 2015 by Baby World
Konfidence™ NeoNappy
- Awarded ‘Mums Love’ award in 2015 by Baby World
Konfidence™ Roll & Go Changing Mat
- Awarded Gold by Bizzie Baby in 2021
- Awarded Gold for Best Travel Accessory 2013 by Loved By Parents
- Awarded Gold in Mother & Baby’s 2011-2012 Best Travel Product category
Floating Flashing Blinkies
- Awarded Gold in Practical Parenting 2012-2013 Bathtime Accessory
- Awarded Gold for Best Baby Bath Toy 2012 by Loved By Parents