Best Life Jackets for Toddlers

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This type two life jacket helps younger kids flip over and float on their back, so they can keep their head above the water.

This U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is for a child who needs assistance floating and keeping their head out of the water. The padded head support allows parents maximum peace of mind while kids enjoy playing in the water. Allows child to move more than some competitors.

While it's relatively flexible, this jacket is more cumbersome to wear than type two life jackets.

Best Bang for the Buck

This thoughtfully-designed life jacket boasts a specialized neck cushion and a grab handle for emergency rescues.

Features a contoured pillow-style neck designed to keep little heads face-up. A rescue handle allows you to lift the child out of the water, while a crotch strap prevents the jacket from riding up. Secures with a pair of ches straps. Brightly-colored and reflective for easy spotting in emergencies. For children who weigh 30 to 50 pounds.

Stearns Classic Nylon Life Jacket

Keep an eye on your child - the neck cushion occasionally pushes kids onto their stomachs.

Coleman

Durable and Rugged

Three adjustable chest straps and a leg strap ensure this Coast Guard-approved life jacket helps keep older, larger children safe in the water.

This vest, which is best for children between 30 and 50 pounds, is filled with PE floatation foam and uses adjustable straps to keep your child safe in and near water. The material can be wiped clean, and the durable fabric will hold up for years.

Gnar Kwik-Dry Flex Life Vest

This life jacket is not suitable for children who weigh less than 30 pounds.

Airhead

Customer Favorite

Weighing less 2 pounds, this lightweight life jacket will help older children float comfortably. It will not, however, hold a child's head above water.

This life jacket has a front zip, two chest buckles, and a leg buckle, all with quick-release in case you need it. This life jacket is soft, breathable, and flexible so your child is comfortable and safe.

Stars and Stripes Life Jacket

This life jacket will not keep your child's head above the water.

SportsStuff

Bargain Pick

This cute life jacket is good for days on the water and is also easy on the wallet.

Your child will love this fun patriotic life jacket that is lightweight and easy to adjust. This life jacket is meant for kids 30-50 pounds and is UV and stain-resistant.