The right life jacket for your child is a life saver. But, how do you know what to get?
Here are a few of my favorite. First, two quick videos on why it’s so crucial – in ANY open water —
In Lakes.....
...and in the ocean.
Watch my INSTAGRAM video on how you cannot see people in ocean water.
What to Buy:
Look for vests that are specifically “US Coast Guard Approved”. How to know? check the label – it should have a USCG Approved number (image credit)
Shopping List:
- Infants:
- O’Brien Infant Nylon Type 2 CGA Life Jacket (0-30 lbs)
- Stohlquist Infant + Child Jacket (8-30 lbs) – NOTE – this is what my children all wore – but Stohlquist recently went out of business, FYI. I still love their stock, while it remains.
- Toddlers
- O’Brien Child Traditional CGA Life Jacket (33-55 lbs)
- Youth
- O’Brien Youth Traditional CGS Life Jacket (55-85 lbs)
- Stohlquist Escape Youth Lifejacket (50-90 lbs) (see note above about Stohlquist)
***Since Stohlquist went out of business, I’ll continue to research and add to the list here. If you have favorites or any input, please email our team [email protected]!
All my best,
- Dr. Darria
