Selecting Your Child’s Life Jacket

All lifejacket’s are clearly labeled with the appropriate weight range for the product. Check the label to match the weight range of your child. To check for a good fit, pick the child up by the shoulders of the lifejacket. If the lifejacket fits, the child’s chin and ears will not slip through. Children come in many sizes and shapes. If a lifejacket style does not work well, try another one.

While some children weighing between 30 and 50 pounds may like the freedom of movement that a Type III lifejacket provides, most children in this weight range, especially those who cannot swim, should wear a Type I or Type II lifejacket.