Kids Life Jackets & Life Vests
Automatic Lifejackets | Manual Lifejackets | Foam Life Jackets | Buoyancy Aids | Accessories, lights & re-arming kits | Safety Lines & Harnesses | Pet Lifejackets
Keeping young sailors safe on the water starts with a well‑fitted children’s life jacket.
Our range includes trusted 100N foam life jackets for babies and toddlers. You can also shop for automatic inflating options for older children and junior sailors. Shop from trusted marine brands Crewsaver, Spinlock, Baltic, Seago and Plastimo.
Foam Life Jackets (100N) — Best for Babies & Younger Children
Foam life jackets for children provide constant buoyancy. They are designed like all lifejackets to turn a child face‑up in the water. Many include hi‑vis panels, grab handles, and crotch straps for extra security. These are the safest choice for infants, toddlers and non‑swimmers.
Automatic Inflating Lifejackets — For Older Children & Juniors
For confident young sailors, automatic life jackets offer a lightweight, comfortable fit with reliable water‑activated inflation. Models from Crewsaver, Spinlock and Seago provide 150N buoyancy, harness attachments, and optional sprayhoods for offshore use.
Choosing the Right Kids’ Life Jacket
All Children's lifejackets have the minimum levels of buoyancy at 100N, some automatic inflating models for older children sit at 150N.
- 3–15kg: Baby & toddler 100N foam models
- 15–40kg: Children’s 100N foam or junior automatic lifejackets
- 40kg+: Junior automatic lifejackets with harness options
- Active watersports: Consider a Kids’ Buoyancy Aid for kayaking, paddleboarding or dinghy sailing (these are not self‑righting)
Accessories & Safety Essentials
Pair your child’s lifejacket with Life Jacket Lights, Re‑arming Kits and Safety Lines & Harnesses for added peace of mind.
Browse our full range to find the safest and most comfortable life jacket for your child at Force 4 Chandlery.
