Infant life jacket/vest

Re: Infant life jacket/vest

• Callidryas member

  January 2011

  Can I get a life jacket to fit my baby? Life jackets for infants come in one size to fit a child up to 30 pounds. They should have a head support collar and safety crotch strap. These life jackets can be found at all the same places that carry life jackets for bigger children and adults-department stores, marine supply stores and on the Internet. Many life jacket sources only carry life jackets seasonally, but marine supply stores and Internet suppliers will carry them year-round.

  Is it a good idea to take my infant boating? It is not advised to take a baby boating before they are at least six months old and they can sit up on their own. Also, babies will not be comfortable in a life jacket when they cannot sit up. A reclined infant in a life jacket will experience great discomfort from the poor fit of most infant life jackets. Once they can sit up, some of the pressure around the neck of the life jacket will be relieved.

  from:   California Dept of Boating and Waterways https://www.dbw.ca.gov/FAQ/BoaterFAQ.aspx#Q15

  

  
  

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• muddin_lil_sis member

  January 2011

  My FIL has already bought LO 2 life vests. 1 infant and 1 post-infant/pre=toddler size. DH has even picked out a "fishing diaper bag;" its camoflauged.  they are both very excited about taking LO out on the boat to continue their father-son fishing trips. I'm all for it. I trust both my DH and FIL and know they wont be doing anything stupid or be out for very long with the LO in the boat. My dad is callin LO his little "boat paddler" and my brother has a fishin pole picked out for him. Can you tell our family LOVES to be in a boat and fishing? lol  Besides, if DH takes LO, that gives me a couple hours of me time!

  

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• LuciesMama

  January 2011

  Check West Marine ;-)

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