5 Best Kids' Life Jackets That They Will Actually Want To Wear

ITWIT Decathlon Buoyancy Aid

This is a Decathlon bestseller and is great value for money. Whilst your child needs to be a confident swimmer when using this, it still provides 70 N buoyancy to keep your child afloat, so will ensure safety when swimming in the sea or pool. The crotch strap underneath also ensures it can't slip off.

This is also well designed for a wide range of water sports, such as kayaking, paddle boarding and in a dinghy, so can be used for something more active than swimming.

Crewsaver Spiral Form Kids Life Jacket

Crewsaver is a Coast Guard-approved brand, so their life jackets for kids are of a particularly high standard to make sure your child is safe. With very large head support, a whistle and reflective tape, these are specially designed for swimming in the sea and for water sports. Their extra accessories are particularly useful if out at sea.  

Jobe Junior 50 N Kids Buoyancy Aid

This 50 N buoyancy vest is a great buy for water sports and anything particularly active in the water. Whilst this is a simple design, it still provides a good support for your child. With a buoyancy aid, you need to be a competent swimmer and are encouraged to use them in sheltered waters only, but this will be perfect to make sure they stay afloat whilst they splash and play.

Salus Bijoux Baby Vest

This won an award for the Best New Safety Product, which means it's a great investment for getting your little one out in the water. This is designed specifically for young babies and whilst getting little ones in the water seems daunting, this is perfect to keep them extra safe.

The three-piece collar, head and neck design system cradles your baby's head and ensures extra comfort too, so you can rest easy knowing that your baby is completely supported in the water.

Child Reactor USCG Vest

This is approved by the United States Coast Guard, so is a high-quality product for your child and one of the best life vests out there. With additional safety accessories to ensure that the vest can be easily put on and taken off, this is great for children to use independently, only requiring adult supervision to make sure the buckles are tight enough.

You'll be able to spot your child in the sea or pool very quickly thanks to the bright neon green colour of the jacket.

Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for life jackets then why not take a look at sun hats, or for something different take a look at kids water bottles.