What size life jacket do I need for my child?
How Should a Life Jacket Fit a Child?
| Infant | Child Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Less than 30 lbs | 30-50 lbs |
| Age | Newborn to 2 years | 2 to 5 years |
| Chest Size | 16 – 20″ | 20-23″ to 23-25″ |
How do I know my life jacket size?
LIFE VEST SIZING AND FITTING
- Choose a life vest based on chest size for adults and weight for children.
- Loosen all straps, put it on, and secure closure.
- Tighten all straps, starting with the waist belt, and work your way up to the shoulder straps.
- Pull vest up from shoulder straps.
How do you choose a life jacket for a child?
When buying a life jacket for kids, make sure it’s USCG approved and fits your child’s size and weight. For young kids, it should have a loop at the back of the neck and a strap between the legs. (If you have to lift your kid out of the water using the neck loop, the leg strap will ensure she won’t slip out.)
What is a Type III life jacket?
A TYPE III PFD, or FLOTATION AID, is good for calm, inland water, or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. This PFD type will not turn unconscious wearers to a face-up position. The wearer may have to tilt their head back to avoid turning face down. TYPE III has the same minimum buoyancy as a TYPE II PFD.
Do life jackets run small?
Flex Back vests are more likely to fit when you accidentally buy a size that is a little small for you….What is the difference between a REGULAR oversized and TALL oversized life jacket?
| Chest | Weight |
|---|---|
| 28″ – 32″ | 90 – 120 lbs |
| Hyperlite Teen Life Vest | |
| 28″ – 32″ | 90 – 120 lbs |
| O’Neill Teen Life Vest |
Should kids wear lifejackets in Ocean?
Children and teens should wear a life jacket any time they are on a boat, raft, inner tube or swimming in open water like lakes, rivers or the ocean. Children birth to 5 years old should also wear a life jacket while in or near water.
Are inflatable life jackets safe for kids?
The question is, are inflatable life jackets safe for kids to use? Well the answer, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, is that inflatable life jackets are only authorized for older kids. Coast Guard Approved Inflatable life jackets are authorized for use on recreational boats by person at least 16 years of age.