ONeill Wetsuits Child Reactor USCG Life Vest

This jacket was WAY too big for my 3 year old. We bought a different color for my son and even that vest was smaller than this with the exact same specifications. I will say that it fits my cousins 4 year old daughter perfectly. She is thicker than my daughter by a lot (I have string bean kids ... haha) so 5 stars because it still works, just not on my child.

I got this for my 6yr old son who loves getting in the ocean even though his swimming skills are non existent! This has definitely reduced my stress levels. He is tall for his age 122cm and it is a good fit, not too big but not tight either. I particularly liked it has a strap underneath as didn’t want it riding up over his face in the waves. He definitely feels more confident and I feel less stressed

I have no complaints about this life jacket. My favorite is the handle on the back which allows you quick access for grabbing your child successfully out of the water. Despite the age/size on this, I found it to be slightly larger on my child but that doesn’t constitute for a lesser review. Everything about this is perfect! For added comfort when this becomes a perfect fit, I will likely add a padded sleeve cover to the crotch strap.

True to size

This seems to be a well-made life vest. I have a tall and lean 8yo that hates getting her face wet, which means we’ve been putting off swimming lessons for our own sanity. Now, faced with a beach vacation, I wanted something that would be comfortable and that I could trust to keep her safe in the ocean (under supervision, of course). This is highly durable neoprene material—a $20 lifejacket from Target or Walmart, this is not. I like the addition of the handle on the top and the strap between the legs. I wish that there was a neoprene sleeve on that strap as I imagine that may rub the skin and make it sore. I might order something that will work on my own. I got it on sale for roughly $60 and that seems like an absolute steal. I will update after it’s been worn consistently.

No size chart included before you purchase. Wjen received, the tag says 30 to 50 lbs. It fits my 30 lb toddler and wont even zip on my 50 lb child. Dont buy if youre more than 40.lbs

Love it! Super good quality and keeps our little guy cool while on the boat. He weighs about 34lbs so this was a big upgrade from his baby vest.

Ordered 2 of these for my kids to use on our boat. They are light weight and not at all bulky. Even though the strap that goes between the legs and snaps in the front was loose, it did rub on the inside of my daughters leg like a rug burn. Next time I will try a little looser but still safe and see how it goes.

Took my little girl to Santa Cruz and we had a great time playing in the wet sand. She wore this the entire time we were near the water and it did not limit her movement at all and it gave me and the wife peace of mind.

I need help returning this item because it was too small for my child and therefor unsafe. We live overseas and the company is inflexible with the return. Very disappointing. Will never use the company again and will advise others who are posted overseas to avoid.