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STEARNS

Stearns Child Life Jacket with Heads-Up Flotation, USCG Approved Type II Life Vest for Pool, Beach, Lake, & Boating

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Style: 30-50lbs


Features

  • USCG Approved: Approved by the United States Coast Guard for use
  • For kids weighing 30-50 pounds
  • Heads-up neck float designed for face-up flotation
  • High-visibility color
  • Lined leg strap to reduce chafing
  • Top loop for rescue or hanging storage

Description

The youngest ones in the family can safely enjoy the water in a Stearns Heads- Up Child Vest. It's specially fitted for kids 30-50 lbs., with an extra contoured float above the neck—like a pillow—to encourage face-up flotation. A rescue handle allows adults to easily move the child from the water or the boat. Bright, reflective material makes quick work of spotting the child, and two adjustable chest straps and a Hydroprene-material-covered crotch strap ensure a tight fit at the pool, beach or lake. Durable polyester and nylon construction and PE flotation foam, along with 1-in.-wide webbed straps, will allow you to use the US Coast Guard-approved Type II vest season after season.

Brand Name: STEARNS


Age Range Description: Kid


Global Trade Identification Number: 00076501084726


UPC: 076501084726


Model Number: 2000013195


Manufacturer Part Number: 2000013195


Manufacturer: Coleman


Warranty Description: As Labelled


Item Type Name: Stearns 2000013195 PFD 6976 Heads Up Child Grn


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Included Components: Personal Flotation Device


Best Sellers Rank: #1,933 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #21 in Life Jackets & Vests


ASIN: B00946EMMS


Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,696) 4.8 out of 5 stars


Color: Green/Gray


Additional Features: Adjustable


Closure Type: Zipper,Buckle


Strap Type: Adjustable


Fit Type: adjustable


Personal Flotation Device Type: Life Jacket


Material Type: Nylon


Outer Material: Polyester, Nylon


Lining Description: Nylon


Size: 30 - 50 lbs


Item Weight: 2 Pounds


Minimum Weight Recommendation: 30 Pounds


Maximum Weight Recommendation: 50 Pounds


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • LOVE! Puts your mind at ease!
Style: 30-50lbs
I bought 2 of these last summer for my 3 & 5 year old and I LOVE them (so do my kids!) it makes all of us feel at ease, it fits them perfectly around the chest and the strap that goes between there legs make them feel extra secure. Both my boys are still learning to swim so this has helped them feel safer in the water and also if we go out on the boat I can feel much better knowing they have such a high quality life jacket. The material seems very high quality, and the weight/sizing seems spot on. I overall give 15/10 this has exceeded our expectations and I highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025 by Josh
    • Quality product, nice and bright in case of an emergency.
Style: 30-50lbs
I did some research before buying a life vest for my son, and I appreciated the positive reviews and certifications this life vest came with. It feels like it’s going to last many swim trips, probably more than we are going to be able to go on before my son reaches the 50lb weight limit. It has a nice little cushion on the crotch strap and all of the buckles feel tight and firm. This specific life vest id designed for children who are not yet confident swimmer, so the back headrest helps to keep their heads afloat. I also appreciated the safety cards that it came with, as it just went over the importance of wearing a life vest and shared some statistics, like how 80% of people who tragically died from falling overboard a small boat did not have a life vest of some sort. It truly does save lives. I’d buy this again! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025 by Nina Marie
    • Great Type II Life Vest for Children
Style: 30-50lbs
Update: I had originally purchased the "child" sized vest for my daughter, and have liked it so much that I just purchased the "youth" size for her as she is now outgrowing the smaller one (she is just over 50 lbs now). We use a more compact vest for fun at the beach or pool under supervision, but I do not think you can beat this vest for boating with a child. I really like the strap between the legs to keep her secure, the pull handle on the back so I can grab/wrangle her if needed, and that it forces her to float on her back with her head out of the water. Original: I purchased this for my daughter who is just over 30 pounds and has just started learning to swim. After some research, I decided I needed a few criteria for a child's life vest: it had to be Type II rated (this makes the person wearing it float face up even if they cannot swim or are unconscious) , it needed a grab handle, and it needed good adjustment straps for a snug fit as well as a strap between the legs so it could not slide up over her head. This product is one of the few I could find that covered all my requirements. I also like the very bright green color for safety visibility as well. We have not used it boating yet, but my wife took the vest with our daughter to her swimming class this morning and the instructor said he would rate this vest a 10 out of 10 for a child's safety. The instructor took her in the water and she floated comfortably on her back with no effort at all. Again, my daughter is just over 30 pounds, and the adjustment straps made for a perfect fit with room to grow (she is just at the bottom of the rating for this vest which is 30-50 lbs). I would not recommend this for a child smaller than 30 pounds, but it does seem perfectly sized for the range it is rated at, with good adjustment range. The vest zips up the front to keep it securely closed, then the three straps (two around the torso and one between the legs) can be adjusted to keep the vest exactly where it needs to be while remaining comfortable. I used the grab handle on the back to pick my daughter up off the floor (which she thought was fun, so it was not uncomfortable) and she did not slide down in the vest at all. The back flotation pad sits across the shoulders, out of the way, but floats up behind the head when in the water. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017 by humbucker
    • Awesome life jacket!
Style: 30-50lbs
We purchased this for our 3 year old granddaughter to use in our swimming pool. It helps keep her head up and a float at all times. She has no hesitation wearing this as it is very lightweight and comfortable! Perfect size and great value. We absolutely love it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024 by Boondocks
    • Love this life vest, highly recommend!
Style: 30-50lbs
I got this for my 3 yo at the time grandson when I took him to Dauphin Island, AL. He wore it anytime we were around water and never complained. He was safe and comfortable and that was exactly what I was looking for! The color was perfect for knowing where he was in the water at all times!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025 by rhonda king
    • Good buy Good buy
Style: 30-50lbs
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Got it for my 3 year old to wear at the beach. Worked great. He didn’t mind wearing it at all
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026 by amelia carroll
    • Great back floating and does what is advertised
Style: 30-50lbs
Would buy again. Our grandson who is autistic and at 3, is 48lbs felt relax laying on his back with the extra floating piece. I would give it a 5 however more of a wish that they could design one that prevents thre child from going forward with his head.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2026 by Ralph Aspenwall
    • Happy with my choice! Happy with my choice!
Style: 30-50lbs
Review Image by Bridget
After hours of investigating and comparing different life jackets this is the one I settled on. Bright color, type ll turns them on their back while still allowing some mobility to learn to swim. it has the head rest and handle to pull them out. Bottom strap to protect against slipping out. My twins are 20 month old the are big boys at 31 & 33 lbs so I went with the child size that’s recommended for 30+ lb. it fits well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2026 by Bridget

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