tyce
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Any one have any recommendations for lifejackets to suit 16 month old toddlers, i am planning on taking the twins sailing with me this year for the first time.
Toddlers lifejackets
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Channel Ribs
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I cant recommend this enough:
http://www.balticlifejackets.com/product.asp?prod_id=25&lang=eng
My little lad is just growing out of his, he has worn it for days on end for the last few years and it has been for a dunk more than once!
Expect to pay less than 40.00 inc vat.
http://www.balticlifejackets.com/product.asp?prod_id=25&lang=eng
My little lad is just growing out of his, he has worn it for days on end for the last few years and it has been for a dunk more than once!
Expect to pay less than 40.00 inc vat.
gwc2004
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My 2 kids used to wear crewsaver bouyancy jackets and they never seemed too complain. Thinks to watch out for when choosing for small childen are lots of bouyancy for their head, their heads tend to be too big for their body at that age, and thigh straps. You don't want they falling through the jacket if they do go in.
Channel Ribs
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Aye, and lop-sided buoyancy so that they settle with their faces upwards.
... lots of bouyancy for their head, ... thigh straps...
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Aye, and lop-sided buoyancy so that they settle with their faces upwards.
Roberto
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also
a web loop sewn on the part back around the head, it is very useful to lift them onboard (obviously if thigh straps requirement is fulfilled -;.)
a web loop sewn on the part back around the head, it is very useful to lift them onboard (obviously if thigh straps requirement is fulfilled -;.)
jwilson
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When mine were that age I had trouble buying secure buoyancy aids/lifejackets small enough. Made them really well-fitting home-made harnesses instead (no buoyancy) and just made sure they were tethered on longish lines.
One fell in once. Pulled him back in on the end of the string, spluttering and squealing. Didn't do it again....
One fell in once. Pulled him back in on the end of the string, spluttering and squealing. Didn't do it again....
graham
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Things have moved on a bit since ours were that age.I think that precautions against them going swimming are also important. We used old car seats in the cockpit and below and created playpens in the l;eeward bunk with canvas lee cloths etc. Its hard work but worth it.
our youngest was 6 weeks old when he first went cruising.
our youngest was 6 weeks old when he first went cruising.
Peter_Chennell
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For some guidance, have a look at our website, go the Sea Safety section, where you will find a downloadable "Guide to choosing a child's lifejacket".
While you're there, maybe also download our lifejacket maintenance guide!
Hope that helps, do call if you want further input from us.
While you're there, maybe also download our lifejacket maintenance guide!
Hope that helps, do call if you want further input from us.