Out of 10 children's lifejackets tested, the Swedish magazine "Vi Föräldrar" recommends the Plastimo Baby lifejacket : "Turns fast and steadily on back position. Good quality buckles, easy to attach. Large collar holds the child's head well out of the water. Efficient grab handle. The child's parents were very positive about this lifejacket."
Vi Föräldrar, may 2002

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Baby lifejacket
100 Newton category lifejacket. Self-righting capacity, keeps the child's head well out of the water. · Buoyancy : polyethylen foam. Buoyancy is higher than the minimum required by official standards (transcends minimum requirements by 30 %). · Large roll-around collar with increased buoyancy providing added comfort and improved head support. · Visibility : bright orange colour and retro-reflecting tapes. · Comfortable to wear : front floatation panel is split in 2 for increased comfort ; adjustable crotch piece. · Closure : adjustable waist belt with plastic clip, hem tightening drawstring, neck closing strap. · Grab handle and loop in the back to attach a safety line. · Whistle. Child's weight Age* (as a guide only) Reference 3 - 10 kg Baby/toddler 1-2 years 39676 10 - 20 kg Child 2-5 years 39677 20 - 30 kg Child 5-8 years 39678 30 - 40 kg Child 8-10 years 39679
*The child's weight is considered by the regulation as the criteria serving as a basis for buoyancy per size. Therefore, we indicate the age as a guide only ; it is imperative that the child tries the lifejacket on before purchase.

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