Stearns Hydroprene Life Jacket, Boating, Child
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Teach Your Child How To Float With A PFD! Floating in a calm, "face-up" position is not something that comes naturally to children. Before going boating, teach your child how to float safely in a pool or shallow water where the child cannot touch the bottom. Specifically, you should: 1. Teach your child to be calm in the water. Children sometimes panic when they enter the water. This causes them to move their arms and legs frantically, making it difficult for them to float safely with a PFD. 2. Teach your child to float on his/her back with arms and legs in the water and head back, face out of the water (see the figure below). The height and weight distribution of some young children makes them "top-heavy," causing them to tip in the water until they learn to float in a calm, "face-up" position. 3. Teach your child to turn to a "face-up" position from a "face-down" position. Have your child practice turning himself/herself until you are certain that he/she can turn to a "face-up" position consistently and reliably. Floating "face-up”. Floating "face-up” using a device with head support. If your child cannot turn to maintain a relaxed, “face-up” floating position after getting used to wearing a PFD, try another style or type of PFD. Make sure your child wears a PFD at all times! Your Device Only Works When Worn: Maintenance: Over time, exposure to sun, salt, fuel, and mildew can damage device. Allow to air dry. Inspect and test regularly. Inflatables require replacement rearming, repacking, and regular servicing.
Product Details
Soft hydroprene. Two buckles and zipper. Leg strap. US approved Coast Guard. Hydroprene. Contour fit. Stretchable. Zip-up. Trusted on the water since 195. Why should I choose this vest? Comfortable, soft Hydroprene and Crosstech construction. Ergonomic design for increased mobility and flexibility. Two buckles and leg strap for a secure fit. Modern styling for a contemporary look. Extended Wear Comfort: 4. Range of Motion: 3. Breathability: 4. Additional Features: 2. Ease of Drying: 4. The above ratings have not been evaluated by the US Coast Guard (USCG) and are not included in the USCG approval. Choose the Device You Will Want to Wear: Size & Fit: Check label for user weight and chest size. Different body types float differently. Try your device on in the water to ensure your airway is clear. A good fit is secure, comfortable, and adjustable. Try It on. Performance: Lower level number generally offers greater mobility, comfort, and style with good flotation for most people. Higher level number generally offers greater flotation, turning, and stability in the water. Increasing time to rescue. Not turn. Turns most. Consider Your Activity & Environment: Water Safety Info: In over 80% of boating fatalities the person was not wearing flotation. Most of these are sudden falls overboard or capsize of a small boat. The first moments in the water are critical, even for experienced swimmers. Cold water shock causes involuntary gasping, loss of muscle control and swim failure. Long term immersion in cold water causes hypothermia and requires thermal protection and flotation in the help position to conserve energy. Flotation devices save lives. Design Types: Inherent - Built-in flotation (always buoyant). Inflatable - Activated gas canister inflates chamber(s) (no buoyancy until time of inflation, requires canister replacement, may be manual, may require secondary action to don). Hybrid - Combination of flotation and inflation (some immediate buoyancy and supplemental when inflated, may require canister replacement). Special Purpose - Your activity may require special features (safety color, harness, straps, etc) and accessories (whistle, lights, reflectors, etc.) for certain conditions. Check Label For Limitations of Use: Approval: Some devices are approved only when worn. Check federal, state/provincial, and local requirements for carriage, use, and wear. US Coast Guard. Transport Canada. Wear It. www.coleman.com. www.wearitlifejacket.org. We would love to hear from you 1-800-835-3278. For more info on the right choices for yourself, your family and friends. Visit www.wearitlifejacket.org. Made in Cambodia.Nutrition Facts
Warnings
Read, Save, and Follow Instructions. Warnings: Children should have adult supervision when on or near the water. Devices must be fastened correctly and securely. Some devices were not designed for certain activities or conditions such as water skiing, towed sports, personal watercraft (PWC), or whitewater paddling. Important Information About Children's PFD: Warning: To reduce the risk of drowning, read and follow the information: 1 in this tag, 2 in the label on your Personal Flotation Device (PFD), 3 in the "Safe Choice" placard. Select The Right PFD For Your Child! When choosing a PFD for your child, understand that different types of PFDs have various strengths and limitations. See www.uscgboating.org or www.tc.gc.ca for the different types of PFDs. Make Sure Your Child's PFD Fits Properly! Select a PFD that fits your child based on his/her weight and any other sizing on the PFD, such as chest size. Make sure your child's weight is within the range marked on the PFD. The PFD should fit snugly, but not too tightly. Do not buy a PFD that your child will "grow into”. Have your child try on the PFD and test its fit by lifting the child up by the shoulders of the PFD - the PFD is too large if it slips up over the child's chin or ears. Always use leg straps, if provided, to keep the PFD securely in place.Manufacturer
The Coleman Company, Inc.
3600 North Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219
UPC
00044411013419