Does my child need a life jacket?
At Sea
The ideal life-jacket will depend on the child's weight and specific fit requirements. We're happy to offer some guidelines and recommended options:
Safety guidelines
- For U.S. standards: How to Choose the Right Life Jacket (PDF)
- For Europe/Greece: Look for a life-jacket certified to ISO 12402-4 (performance level 100) for children/infants.
- Fit is important: The jacket should match the child’s weight range, fit snugly, be zipped and buckled, and include an underneath strap if required.