Stearns Kids Classic Life Vest, USCG Approved Type III Life Jacket for Kids Weighing Under 90lbs, Great for Boating, Swimming

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 9,914 ratings

Price: 21.99

Last update: 07-16-2024


About this item

US Coast Guard-approved child life vest
Specially fitted for kids weighing 50 to 90 pounds
Durable nylon shell with PE flotation foam
Designed for boating, swimming, water sports, and total water safety
Open-sided design and 3 adjustable buckles for secure fit and better movement
Water safety equipment from Stearns, the leader in PFDs with over 50 years of experience

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Top reviews from the United States

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Watch out for the size
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
I gave this 5 stars because the quality of the product is great but the only problem is their size is way off. I was torn between this and the infant vest. After reading the reviews saying the it runs small i decided to purchase this one just in case it does run small. Well the reviews are right it doesnt seem like its for a child. My son is 11 months old, 25 lbs 30 inches. And it fits him prefectly. I dont see how a child can wear this. It seems like its more for infant/toddlers. Theres little room for it to expand so im guessing im gonna have to get the bigger size in just a couple of months. Read the reviews people.
Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Safety First
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
These jacket is a bright red color and easy to put on. It is able to easily adjust and keeps him a float in the water. It performs well and dries quickly.
Kelly Carawan
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Fit
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
I'm giving this 5 stars because It Is a great vest, my bad for not noticing It didn't have a zipper. With me trying every vest there Is for a pool I personally don't recommend It for a pool or water park. This Is mainly for a boat. It fits nice too, I just want a zipper on mine for kids.
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Sizing Is Off, Too Small for 40lb Lean Child
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
Sizing Is Off, Too Small for my 40lb Lean Child. Previously had a Stearns child life vest in the same sizing that zipped and it fit my child much better than this one does.
Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Comfy!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
This was great for my 5 year old. She could manage the buckles and was not overly bulky. Would recommend to anyone whose kids will spend time on a life jacket.
Soloviajero
5.0 out of 5 stars Good design, USGS approved with safety crotch strap.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019
The weight range for this vest is 30-50 pounds. It is a U.S.Coast Guard approved Class III (recreational) flotation device with an "intended use" stated as a "ski vest". It has three straps placed where you want them with very substantial plastic snap buckles that don't easily lend themselves to being opened by the child. The quality of construction is as good as the Stohlquist Youth vest that is virtually identical, except this vest is made in the U.S. by The Coleman Company. You get a good, basic life vest, appropriate for a child within the stated weight range for about twenty bucks, which is a bargain. The vest has no pockets or other bells and whistles.

What I particularly like about this vest is the adjustable crotch strap that keeps the child from falling out the bottom if the vest is being worn too loosely and the child puts his/her arms straight up and possibly slips out. You don't have to use the crotch strap, but it's there and can be easily stowed at the back of the vest if you don't want it. Maybe you need a crotch strap for a "ski vest," but it' also going to make the child-occupant happier for ordinary floating around because they'll float higher in the water and the vest won't ride up in front of their face. Anyone who has bobbed around in a PFD a long time knows you have to keep pulling it down to keep it from riding up in the water. This crotch strap solves that problem. I wish it were an option on adult PFDs where the waist strap has to be adjusted very tight to achieve the same result.
Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the little-ones!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
This worked great for a our day on the water. I bought this because we were going on a boat and I was concerned that they wouldn't have a life jacket that would be fit my 3 year old. The fit was perfect. Due to his age, he had to wear it at all times and he never complained about having it on the entire day. I would recommend for any parent with a little one looking to have a safe day on the water!
Curious S
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitting
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
Works well

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