Do you know how to choose the life jacket for kids? We would like to share some tips for you.
Fit is important in keeping a child's head above water, so do not get a too-big PFD thinking he or she will grow into it.
Sizing for a youngster depends on his or her weight (and not chest size, as it does with adults):
Infant PFDs: 8 to 30 pounds
Child PFDs: 30 to 50 pounds
Youth PFDs: 50 to 90 pounds
For infants and small children, a PFD should have a:
Padded head support to help keep the child’s head above water.
Grab handle to assist retrieving the child out of the water.
Crotch strap to help keep the PFD from riding up.
Youth-sized PFDs look like, and have the same features as, adult PFDs. The more straps a PFD has, the more adjustments can be made for sizing.
