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Infant Life Jacket
5 Important Considerations For Choosing The Best Children’s Life Vest
Drowning is the second leading cause of death of children age 1-4. Although 56% of these drownings occurred in artificial water such as swimming pools and bathtubs, another 26% of these deaths occurred in lakes, reservoirs and other bodies of freshwater.
As the weather gets warmer and families move to outdoor activities such as boating and camping, it’s important to remind ourselves that we need to protect our children so that they do not become a statistic. It is not just vital, but it is an absolute necessity that whenever you’re around water you take the measures to attire your kids with the proper personal floatation devices.
It only takes a couple minutes for water accidents to occur, and almost all of them occur in the presence of a parent or guardian. Don’t even think twice about going boating, or camping near water, with your kids until you know you have packed the appropriate personal floatation devices…ie: children’s life vests/life jackets.
What You Need To Know About Choosing The Best Children’s Life Vest
1) Make sure that the life vest (personal floatation device) for your child is US Coast Guard approved. The label inside the jacket must read that it is “US Coast Guard” approved which means that it has the minimum buoyancy for your child’s weight and has been impact tested. Do not invest in a life jacket that does not have this approval.
2) The fit and size of the life vest should be weight appropriate. The vest should not be too large or too small. If the life jacket is too large your child can easily slip out. A good test of size is when your child raises their arms above their heads (if they’re old enough to do so), the top of the jacket should not go above their ears. If the jacket is too small, the child will feel too restricted (and yes, beg to have the jacket taken off which parents tend to give in to…so resist and choose the right size jacket to avoid these confrontations).
3) For infants and toddlers under the age of 3 years old, and under the weight of 30 pounds, the personal floatation should have a head and neck rest, a strap that slips under the child’s crotch to prevent them from slipping out of the life vest, and a hook on the back of the vest to assist adults in easily pulling the child out of the water.
4) The best childrens life vest are brightly colored and highly visibly. These bright colors assist in water rescue and visibility for boats. Bright orange and yellow are the most visible colors.
5) Nylon versus neoprene fabric. Nylon vests tend to be less expensive, however they offer no less buoyancy. Neoprene fabric are softer, and therefore less scratchy, and more comfortable. The difference in fabric does not affect the safety of the vest, so if nylon is the one that fits the budget it will be no less effective or safe than a neoprene child’s life jacket.
Following these 5 important guidelines when choosing a child’s life vest will put your mind at ease on those summer water outings and lakeside camping trips. Investing in the proper life vest is a very very small price to pay compared to the price of losing your child.
About the Author
Our children are our most important assets. Invest in the proper Children’s Life Vest and keep those precious assets safe. We are boaters, campers, and most importantly parents here at All Child’s Play and care that your children are healthy and safe. Don’t take shortcuts and use improper equipment when it comes to your child’s safety.
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NEW HO NEOPRENE VEST INFANT LIFE JACKET 0-30 LBS BRIGHT $14.95 |
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NEW Baby Infant Swim Inflatable Safe Aid Life Vest $1.55 |
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Kent Family Promo Life Vest 4 Belt Infant Blue $18.04 |
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Kent Family Promo Life Vest 4 Belt Infant Red $18.04 |
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Sea-Doo Infant Child Sandsea Red Life Jacket Vest $37.95 |
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Infant Lifejacket, 0-30 lbs, Type II PFD, NEW with tags $12.00 |
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KENT LIFE VEST NEOPRENE INFANT BLUE 0-30LBS $25.64 |
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Kent Deluxe Blue Heads Up Infant Life Jacket Vest $15.20 |
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Heads Up LIFE JACKET Vest INFANT One Step Ahead $1.75 |
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NEW YAMAHA NYLON LIFE VEST 3 BUCKLE – BLUE/INFANT SIZE $34.95 |
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NEW YAMAHA NYLON LIFE VEST 3 BUCKLE – GRAY/INFANT SIZE $34.95 |
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New Neoprene PFD – Infant Life Jacket Boating Vest $72.99 |
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New PFD Dura Poly Life Jacket Boating Vest – Infant $37.99 |
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New PFD Dura Nylon – Infant Life Jacket Boating Vest $37.99 |
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INFANT LIFE VEST ~ LIFE JACKET 0-50LBS $21.50 |
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INFANT LIFE VEST ~ LIFE JACKET 0-50LBS $21.50 |
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Body Glove Infant Life Jacket/Vest Less than 30LBS NWT $19.99 |
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STEARNS INFANT BABY LIFE PRESERVER JACKET VEST NEW PFD $17.99 |
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SPEEDO INFANT LIFE VEST – UP TO 30LBS – USCG – NEW $15.99 |
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Stearns Infant Life Jacket $5.76 |
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Speedo Infant Size Life Jacket $0.99 |
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Lil Legends Mustang Survival Life Vest – Infant MV3150 $9.99 |
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O’neill Infant Life Jacket, Pink, Neoprene $18.00 |
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Speedo Infant LIFE JACKET VEST 30 lbs PINK Purple *NEW* $18.95 |
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BRAND NEW Fish Swim Infant Baby Kid Life Jacket Vest $0.01 |
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KENT LIFE VEST NEOPRENE INFANT BLUE 0-30LBS $25.64 |
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Obrien infant life vest jacket neoprene 30 lbs. EUC $13.50 |
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Kent used Life jacket – Child infant small $15.00 |
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SEA DOO PFD LIFE VEST BOMBARDIER RED INFANT 30LBS $14.99 |
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USCG Approved Infant Life Vest $15.48 |
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Infant Heads Up Life Vest PFD Jacket USCG $22.98 |
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stearns type II life vest infant jungle zone koala bear $14.99 |
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Infant Life Vest Heads Up USCG Approved PFD $22.98 |
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NEW PURPLE INFANT LIFE VEST $2.00 |
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Coral Life Jacket Disney 101 DALMATIONS Infant NwoT $4.99 |
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Winning Edge 3-Buckle Infant Lifevest – 30-50lbs – $20.00 |
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INFANT SPEEDO LIFE VEST / PRESERVER $14.99 |
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INFANT BABY SAFE LIFE VEST JACKET PFD YELLOW $10.99 |
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Stearns Infant Hydroprene Watersports Life Jacket New $6.00 |
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New Blue Baby Infant Swim Inflatable safe Aid Life Vest $6.99 |
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Yellow Baby Infant Swim Inflatable safe Aid Life Vest $6.99 |
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Orange Baby Infant Swim Inflatable safe Aid Life Vest $6.99 |
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New Blue Baby Infant Swim Inflatable Safe Aid Life Vest $8.14 |
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Yellow Baby Infant Swim Inflatable Safe Aid Life Vest $8.14 |
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Orange Baby Infant Swim Inflatable Safe Aid Life Vest $8.14 |
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Kent Family Promo Life Vest 4 Belt Infant Blue $18.04 |
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New PFD Dura Poly Life Jacket Boating Vest – Infant $37.99 |
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New PFD Dura Nylon – Infant Life Jacket Boating Vest $37.99 |
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New Neoprene PFD – Infant Life Jacket Boating Vest $72.99 |
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NEW PINK INFANT LIFE VEST $2.00 |
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Infant Heads Up Life Vest PFD Jacket USCG $22.98 |
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Speedo Infant Girls Heads-Up Life Vest Jacket New $15.95 |
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Speedo Infant Boys Heads-Up Life Vest Jacket New $15.95 |
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Yamaha Gray Life Vest PFD Infant 0-30lbs $27.54 |
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HO Sports Infant Life Vest!!! LQQK!!! USCG Approved!!! $5.50 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Aviva Infant Neoprene Life Vest – 0-30lbs $49.99 |
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Life is Good Princess Full Zip Jacket Infant Girls $24.99 |
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Life is Good Princess Full Zip Jacket Infant Girls $24.99 |
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Life is Good Princess Full Zip Jacket Infant Girls $24.99 |
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Life is Good Princess Full Zip Jacket Infant Girls $24.99 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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Life is Good All Star Full Zip Jacket Infant Boys $19.97 |
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NEW NWT Red Infants Skis Jacket Yamaha PFD Life Vest NR $39.32 |
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Aviva Infant Dura Nylon Life Vest – 0-30lbs $19.99 |
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Infant buoyant vest type II PFD lifejacket model 2017 $9.99 |
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NEW PINK GLADIATOR LIFE VEST PRESERVER INFANT TODDLER $9.99 |
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Nautic Pro Infants Life Vest 0-30Lbs Type II PFD Nylon $21.80 |
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Infant Life Vest Heads Up USCG Approved PFD $22.98 |
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NEOPRENE INFANT KIDS LIFE JACKET VEST SWIM BOATING NEW $29.95 |
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BODY GLOVE INFANT LIFE VEST JACKET NEW $19.84 |
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Harmony Infant Life Jacket Yellow New! $19.99 |
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infant water life jacket(less then 30 lb) $15.50 |
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NWT Life is Good New Baby Full Zip Jacket Monkey 0-3 Mo $12.95 |
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F1199 INFANT LIFE JACKET.NEW $19.99 |
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F1199 INFANT LIFE JACKET.NEW $19.99 |
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F1199 INFANT LIFE JACKET.NEW $19.99 |
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F1199 INFANT LIFE JACKET.NEW $19.99 |
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New PFD Dura Nylon – Infant Life Jacket Boating Vest $37.99 |
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New Neoprene PFD – Infant Life Jacket Boating Vest $72.99 |
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New PFD Dura Poly Life Jacket Boating Vest – Infant $37.99 |
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LOT of 2 INFANT YOUTH FLOTATION PFD LIFE JACKET VEST $34.95 |
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LOT of 2 INFANT CHILD FLOTATION PFD LIFE JACKET VEST $34.95 |
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Infant Life Vest – Jacket – Baby – Boating $17.99 |
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Infant Heads Up Life Vest PFD Jacket USCG $22.98 |
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NWT GYMBOREE~A BIRDS LIFE~Baby Girl Jacket-Top-Pant 3-6 $24.99 |
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BRAND NEW Swim Infant Baby child Kid Life Jacket Vest $9.99 |
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NEW Baby Infant Swim Inflatable Safe Aid Life Vest $15.65 |
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New Blue Baby Infant Swim Inflatable Safe Aid Life Vest $15.65 |
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Kent Deluxe Blue Heads Up Infant Life Jacket Vest $15.20 |
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Speedo Life Jacket Preserver Vest Infant NWOT $0.99 |
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HO Infant Child Life Vest EUC Neoprene Speedo $6.99 |
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Kawasaki JET SKI Life Jacket/Vest_Neoprene_NWT!_Infant $37.99 |
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Swimming Accessories Infant Life Jacket (pack Of  Pack of 8 pcsThis infant life jacket will fit a child from 0-30 pounds. This is a must on all boats and pools for safety. Preserve a life and be safe this summer.ALL excellent quality, adjustable and lightweight. Sports & Outdoors. Swimming Accessories…. |
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Foam Pad Swim Trainer SM/MD (25-40 lbs.) $11.55 Kids learn to swim gradually, and with this progressive swim vest, they get just-right floatation at every learning stage. The vest holds nine pull-out float pads; remove them one-by-one as your child’s skills develop. Now more comfortable, with improved side and crotch straps that won’t twist or tug. Imported.. Builds swimming skills and confidence gradually, the way kids learn . The slim, remova… |
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Foam Pad Swim Trainer MD/LG (40-55 lbs.) $6.95 Kids learn to swim gradually, and with this progressive swim vest, they get just-right floatation at every learning stage. The vest holds nine pull-out float pads; remove them one-by-one as your child’s skills develop. Now more comfortable, with improved side and crotch straps that won’t twist or tug. Imported.. Builds swimming skills and confidence gradually, the way kids learn . The slim, remova… |
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Learn-To-Swim Freestyler Training Vest – M $23.29 This light weight training aid features an open side design with contoured body shaping for freedom of movement. The fully adjustable kid’s swim vest has 3 heavy duty nylon straps to assure a firm fit. Strap between child’s legs keeps swim vest from “riding up”. Helps build confidence in young swimmers. High quality swim vest for kids…. |
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Lil’ Legends Gold/Red Children’s Vest Lil’ Legends™ Children’s Vests::MV3150Size:Weight: up to 30 lbChest: 18-20″Size:Weight: 30-50 lbChest: 21-24″Size:Weight: 50-90 lbChest: 24-29″The Legend ContinuesLil’ Legends vests were designed specifically for children to be versatile, highly visible and most importantly – safe. With hard-wearing construction, Mustang AirSoft flotation performance, high mobility, and excellent styling, Lil… |
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Boys Short Sleeve Float Suit with Heads-Up Flotation and UV Sun Protection Zipper on the back. Ensure suit fits snugly for proper performance. WITH FISH LOGO or AQUATIC FITNESS LOGO ON THE FRONT. The Aqua Bobber will ensure heads up floatation for your little one while providing maximum range of motion for swimming actions. While learning to swim, when your child is in a very comfortable stage but not quite safe independently, the Aqua Bobber is the perfect tool outside … |
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Stearns Infant Classic Boating Vest $19.99 Stearns Infant Classic General Purpose Life Vest. US Coast Guard Approved Type II Vest. Nylon with 1″ webbing. Open sided vest. Includes leg strap and grab handle. For children under 30 lbs…. |
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O’Neill Infant USCG Vest (Pacific/Yellow/Pacific) $49.95 Keep your baby safe and secure while boating, swimming, or just playing in the pool! Feel confident having your baby in and around the water – a life jacket will keep your infant safe without you having to tote him around on your hip! Features:Soft and comfortableImproved ease of entryQuick release durable buckles (Delrin)Foam flotation behind head helps keep baby in head-up position when in the w… |
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Stearns Infant Antimicrobial Life Jacket The Stearns Antimicrobial Life Jacket will keep your baby safe and secure on the water, and will stay clean between outings! Treated with nontoxic, environmentally-friendly antimicrobial protection, the life jacket will inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew during storage. The Antimicrobial Life Jacket fits infants weighing less than 30 pounds. It’s a closed-sided vest made … |