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Choosing the Best Life Jackets for Kids
Life jackets can be bulky, uncomfortable, and less than fashionable. But there's one crucial fact to remember: Life jackets save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the second leading cause of death for kids age 1 to 14. In 2009, 3,358 people were injured and 736 died in boating incidents. Of those who drowned, 9 out of 10 were not wearing life jackets. Research indicates that life jackets (often used interchangeably with the term "personal flotation devices") are the safest and best devices approved by the U.S. Coast Guard to prevent drowning. We've gathered the age-appropriate guidelines you need to select the best life jackets -- based on type, style, and fit -- to keep your kids safe this summer.
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4/18/2012 12:38:12 PM Report AbuseFor children that are over 90 lbs and have to wear an adult life preserver there iis a serios problem. There aren't any available that fit unless you wear a small water skiing life jacket which is made of materials that are too hot to wear ALL DAY ON HOT SUMMER DAYS. This is an age group and size that manufactures really need to help design better life jackets for.
8/30/2011 08:59:12 AM Report AbuseAll our children we have taken to th beach,our own, babysitting,and foster, we have always mde sure that the water floatation device fit each properly. One style did not alway meet the needs of each individual. It is important to keep each as safe as posible and not take risks unnecessarily.
8/29/2011 06:42:08 PM Report AbuseTry Stohlquist life jackets. They are one of the highest rated (if not the highest) life preservers for infants & children. They always turn the child face up! www.stohlquist.com
8/29/2011 02:25:51 PM Report AbuseWhat about smaller kids? We're starting to take our two year old out on the kayak on calm water. He's extremely resistant to wearing a life jacket and can't swim. I want one that will turn up face up in the water, but it seems I can't find that out unless I buy it and test it, which is not the most convenient way to shop. Pictures would be nice!
8/29/2011 10:13:38 AM Report Abuse