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Plastimo Children's Buoyancy Life Jackets

100 Newton child life jackets with head support, grab handles and secure safety ties, and buckles.

Plastimo Buoyancy Lifejacket 8-15Kg

By Plastimo : 63744
Part #: SY024A
Availability: Good Availability
£24.99
SRP £24.99

Plastimo Buoyancy Lifejacket 15-30Kg

By Plastimo : 63745
Part #: SY024B
Availability: Good Availability
£25.39
SRP £27.49
You Save £2.10 (8%)

Plastimo Buoyancy Lifejacket 30-40Kg

Part #: SY024C
Availability: Good Availability
£26.95
SRP £29.16
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Plastimo Children's Buoyancy Life Jackets

Our thoughts...

We have found these life jackets to be particularly good for smaller children as they are not easily damaged.

They do not have an internal air bladder to puncher or a compressed gas cannister to replace if the wearer wishes to use the life

These highly visible and robust Plastimo children's life jackets feature 100 Newtons of buoyancy which makes them technically life jackets as opposed to buoyancy aids. They are great for cruising and feature reflective panels, a whistle, easy fastening buckles and a grab handle.

These life jackets are suitable for children from approximately 1 to 10 years of age (the ages are a guide and the life jackets should be purchased based on the weight of the child).

Although automatic inflation life jackets are available for children it is generally recommended that these are only used when the child is a reasonable swimmer. The traditional foam life jackets are generally recommended for toddlers and most children as they always provide positive buoyancy and are difficult to damage and cannot be 'set off' by accident!

Safety features of the Plastimo life jackets include:

  • 100 Netwons of buoyancy
  • Self-righting capability which aims to support the wearers head out of the water
  • The enlarged collar offers increased buoyancy and improved head support
  • Fluorescent orange polyester outer shell for optimum visibility
  • Retro-reflecting stripes for night-time recognition
  • Adjustable waist belt with plastic buckle
  • Adjustable quick-fit crutch strap with plastic buckle
  • Safety whistle
  • Grab handle on the back to aid retrieval
  • Safety loop to attach a safety line

It maybe 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 fun!.

It is advisable that these children's life jackets are tried on immediately upon receipt to ensure correct fitting and sizing for the wearer.

A buoyancy aid or a life jacket?

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 floatation 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.

Plastimo Child Buoyancy Life Jacket Specifications

  SY024A SY024B SY024C
Buoyancy 100 Newtons
Child's Weight 10-20kg 20-30kg 30-40kg
Child's Chest Size 50-68cm 68-78cm 78-86cm
Age (approximate only) 3-4 years 5-6 years 7-8 years
Standards Rating EN 395
For use in (as a guide only) Sheltered Waters

Our thoughts...

We have found these life jackets to be particularly good for smaller children as they are not easily damaged.

They do not have an internal air bladder to puncher or a compressed gas cannister to replace if the wearer wishes to use the life

Please Note

Although all care is taken to best describe a life jackets suitability in terms of size, weight, age etc it must be understood that life jackets require an element of 'fitting' to a child. It maybe necessary to 'try-on-for-size' before purchasing to ensure the life jacket is suitable for your circumstances.

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