A bright orange, ISO-rated 100 Newton children's life jacket with self-righting capability, head support, grab handles, retro-reflective tape, secure safety straps and a whistle.
We have found these life jackets to be particularly good for babies as they are not easily damaged. They do not have an internal air bladder to puncture (like automatic life jackets do), or a compressed gas cylinder to replace, so if the wearer wishes to use the life jacket swimming or wading, it will not affect the life jacket's buoyancy.
We use these life jackets when friends and families bring little ones on board the boats at our boatyard.
A bright orange, ISO-rated 100 Newton children's life jacket with self-righting capability, head support, grab handles, retro-reflective tape, secure safety straps and a whistle.
These life jackets are suitable for young children from approximately 1 to 2 years of age (the age reference given by the manufacturer is a guide, and the life jackets should be purchased based on the child's weight).
These traditional foam life jackets are generally recommended for babies, toddlers and most children as they always provide positive buoyancy and are difficult to damage and cannot be 'set off' by accident!
It may be a good idea to let your child test their new life jacket (or boat coat for those who need a little encouragement!) in a swimming pool where they can get a feel for the buoyant jacket while you remain in control - and it is a fun way too!
These children's life jackets should be tried on immediately upon receipt to ensure correct fitting and sizing for the wearer.
The difference between a buoyancy aid and a life jacket is the amount of buoyancy and the ability of the jacket to 'self-right' the wearer. All children's flotation devices (life jackets, buoyancy aids, etc.) are classified as life jackets, as any life jacket for those under 30Kg must offer 100N (Newtons) of buoyancy and self-right the child. A life jacket keeps the child safely on their back and provides enough buoyancy for use in different river and sea conditions.
We have found these life jackets to be particularly good for babies as they are not easily damaged. They do not have an internal air bladder to puncture (like automatic life jackets do), or a compressed gas cylinder to replace, so if the wearer wishes to use the life jacket swimming or wading, it will not affect the life jacket's buoyancy.
We use these life jackets when friends and families bring little ones on board the boats at our boatyard.
| Buoyancy | 100 Newtons |
| Child's Weight | 3-8kg |
| Child's Chest Size | 35-50cm |
| Age (approximate only) | 1-2 years |
| Standards Rating | EN 395 |
| For use in (as a guide only) | Sheltered Waters |
Although all care is taken to describe a life jacket's suitability in terms of size, weight, age, etc, it must be understood that life jackets require an element of 'fitting' to a child. It may be necessary to 'try-on-for-size' before purchasing to ensure the life jacket is suitable for your circumstances.
