STEARNS Child Life Jacket Type II for 13.6–22.7 kg Kids — Heads-Up Neck Float, Rescue Handle, High-Visibility

Stearns Heads-Up Child Life Jacket is a USCG-approved Type II vest built for children 30–50 lbs, featuring a contoured neck float that encourages face-up positioning and an easy-grab rescue handle.

Keep confident supervision in the pool, at the lake, on the beach, or aboard with a compact child vest designed to help young swimmers stay afloat and visible. This life jacket combines polyethylene flotation foam with durable polyester and nylon shells, reflective accents, and adjustable straps so it fits snugly without restricting movement. The heads-up neck cushion promotes a face-up orientation, while a lined crotch strap and secure chest closures reduce slipping and chafing.

How does the heads-up design support safe floating?

The vest’s elevated neck cushion is shaped to tilt a small child’s head and airway toward the surface, encouraging a face-up posture in the water. It can aid caregivers by passively assisting the child’s positioning while they await assistance.

• Contoured foam above the neck for gentle head support
• PE flotation foam formulated to provide buoyancy for 30–50 lb children
• Helps maintain more natural face-up angle compared with standard vests

What fastening and fit features keep the vest secure?

Multiple adjustable straps allow a closer, customizable fit to reduce shifting during play or when entering/exiting the water. A lined crotch strap and two chest straps work together to prevent the vest from riding up while remaining comfortable against the skin.

• Two adjustable chest buckles for a tailored fit
• Hydroprene-covered crotch strap reduces chafing and secures position
• 1-inch webbed straps and reinforced stitching for durability

How does this vest help adults spot and rescue a child quickly?

High-visibility fabric and reflective trim increase contrast in daylight and low light, making children easier to locate on busy water. The integrated top rescue loop lets an adult lift or guide the child swiftly from the water or a boat without squeezing the neck or pulling on delicate fabric.

• Bright, easily seen color with reflective accents for quicker spotting
• Sturdy rescue handle at the top for fast reach-and-lift capability
• Top loop doubles as hanging storage to air-dry between uses

Is this life jacket durable enough for regular family use?

Constructed from resilient polyester and nylon covering closed-cell PE foam, the vest stands up to repeated outings at pools, beaches, and lakes. Quality webbing and US Coast Guard Type II approval mean it’s manufactured to safety standards for the intended weight range.

• Durable outer shell resists abrasion and sun exposure
• PE flotation foam retains buoyancy season after season
• USCG-approved Type II for children weighing 30–50 pounds

Who is this for: Families and caregivers looking for a dependable, easy-to-use life jacket for young children who need both buoyancy and passive face-up support. Ideal for toddlers and small kids weighing 30–50 pounds who participate in supervised water activities where quick visibility and simple rescue access are priorities. Not intended as a substitute for direct adult supervision; always follow local boating and water-safety regulations when using personal flotation devices.