Youth life vests are for children between 50 lbs and 90 lbs. Some smaller adults also should consider a youth life vest instead of an adult one. These vests are typically Type III floatation devices. One potential issue is that sometimes parents don't want to spend the money for the youth life vest, and would rather stay in the toddler size until they can go up to a teen or an adult one. Having a youth life vest that fits properly is key to ensuring proper comfort and the use of the equipment. A life vest that is too large for your youth may not fit snugly and has the potential to drown the wearer by riding up and keeping the person's head submerged under the water. One that is too small may be too uncomfortable to wear and will be left unlatched. There are many good deals on youth life vests out there, and your child will likely be able to wear it for several years at the minimum. The bottom line is, one of these infant, toddler, or youth life vests will probably cost you less than filling your boat with gas for a single day. Remember, the best youth life vest is one that your child will wear!!!
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Toddler life vests are generally for children from 30 lbs to 50 lbs. Many of these toddler life vests still have crotch or leg straps, but do not have the head rest. It is widely advised by many experts that toddler life vests be a Type II safety rating, but some say a Type III rating is ok. The Type III rating vests are usually a little more comfortable to wear, but they are less likely to force face-up flotation than the Type II safety rating. Toddlers and young children can be very manipulative and a parent might be inclined to let them take the toddler life vest off. You may want to let your child choose their own color and style of toddler life vest so that they will be more likely to want to wear it. Toddlers should always wear one around any body of water, because they can easily run off and fall in without anyone even seeing it. Remember, the best toddler life vest is one that your toddler will wear!!! Infant life vests are generally for infants from 15 lbs to 30 lbs. These infant life jackets come in various colors and materials. Some things to think about for your infant is the comfort level, safety rating and features, and price. Many experts suggest a Type II rating for the infant life vests. This type is designed to make the child float face up so they don’t drown. Some vests are made with nylon, some inflatable plastic, or softer neoprene. Infant life vests should have crotch or leg straps to make sure the vest stays on tight, and preferrably an adjustable waist strap to ensure a tight fit. They should have a headrest, and they should also have a harness near the top for removal from the water. The colors and styles are almost endless. No matter which vest you choose, please keep your infant’s safety in mind and purchase the best infant life vest you can afford. Always test your infant life vests before use in shallow water or a pool for proper fit and working order. |
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