Amazon is offering "small" or "large". Both state "This life jacket fits infants weighing less than 30 pounds" What is the difference?
241317
I think it is a mistake. The small infants vest fits those under 30 lbs. If it's a large it should fit those over 30 lbs.
241318
I'm not really sure why they have put sizing in the options because the life jacket that I purchased just says infant inside and up to 30 lbs. I will say that I bought the small because I was buying for my 4 month old that weighs 13 lbs but upon reading your question thought I would try on my 25 lb 2 year old and it also fits her. Hope this helps.
241319
I think it depends on height and size of the infant, coz some infant weighs less than 30 lbs but taller and some are shorter.
575551
I would suggest size small but it depends on the build of your baby. My son who is long for his age but is more average (not chubby) around the waist and legs stays in these diaper wraps size for about 2 lbs more than the given size on the tags.
1155590
The manufacturer's website shows up to 250 lbs for the small and 300 lbs for the larger version. Hope this helps.
1013347
Premium is the title for a size larger than infant (and with more layers than the regular)... Infant size is for 7-15lbs roughly, Regular and premium are for 15-30lb roughly but the premium has two layers more in the center than regular. The infant size has 4x6x4 and 4x8x4, so if you're looking for slightly more absorbency, then select the latter. The 4x6x4 has blue stitching, and the 4x8x4 has green stitching per osocozy site.
1263039
Don't remember. Been since last summer since it's been worn. I do know that you ussually need a size bigger than you would think. If your child weighs 30-40 lbs, odds are it will be tight fit or maybe not fit at all. I chose by reading other reviews. People complained that their child didn't fit in vest by using their size chart. Needed bigger size or would only fit for one summer.
1435447
I'm really surprised that Amazon doesn't give measurements on all their dog life jackets. The first one I bought was way too small (another brand) but I'd guess you'd need a small. There are a couple of other measurements I've seen that might make a difference. I did look up Kyjen Life jackets online and found a chart. You might want to try that. You do want a good fit.
601504
Given that I have only bought one size, and I am a fully grown adult, it's difficult for me to recommend which one you should pick for your son. But, I did scan through the reviews to see which ones mention buying smaller sizes for their children. I came across a few that would at least come close to your son's statistics. The first one I found was bought for a 9 year old who was "Very tall" for her age, and they got her a medium. The reviewer said that if you buy a size perhaps slightly bigger than you were hoping for, the outfit comes with several straps that wrap around the waist and legs that can tighten it. (which I can confirm is true.) The only part that I've ever found to be loose is the upper chest region. I can't even seem to get that region to stay tucked in when I move around too much in the outfit. Also, another reviewer bought this for her 13 year old son who was 5'7 and 120 pounds and chose large. She said it was "a tad loose, but not too long." This is probably the example you were looking for, so listen carefully: Given the fact that you son is the same age as hers, and is both shorter and weighs less than her son, Medium might be a wiser choice - but remember I can't confirm that, I've never bought or tried any other side except for XL. At any rate, I think whether you pick medium or large everything will be fine. The medium might fit perfectly, and the large, if you decided to get that one, would at least be really comfortable, nonrestrictive to motor functions, and more importantly; he'd be able to continue using it as he ages and grows. So either decision you make I think you'll find good things about either of them. Hope I was of help.
1512394
That's a very good question! I bought the kiwi one for my grandsons (age 1 and 2) and seems plenty big enough. The Amazon website says this s 28 x 46 x 18 ... same as it said on every other color I checked. But on the blue one, the Amazon site says that size, but what appears to me to be the same one is listed on an outside website as 34 x 52 x 25. I don't have it with me to measure, so not really sure if there are still two sizes or not ... may want to check with the manufacturer to be sure. I thought the difference between the two was that one was for infants, but I don't understand the price differences on the colors on Amazon.
160601
This thing is way big to be lugging around as a baby carrier. I'd go for the Chicco Keyfit 30 for an easy light weight baby carrier and then get this when your baby is closer to 20 lbs and sell the other. Its pretty massive. We also bought the Chicco NextFit and we both prefer that seat over this one, almost same price.
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The Stearns web site does not list alternate sizes for the INFANT Classic Boating Vest (under 30 lbs, 16 to 19" chest), so I think the small and medium choices are miss-applied here, as there is only ONE size. The Red Large option is the YOUTH size (50 to 90 lbs, 26 to 29" chest), which doesn't include the crotch strap. If you need a CHILD size (30 to 50 lbs. 20 to 25" chest) Stearns makes one, and it looks just like the youth one, but includes the crotch strap. It could be the Medium option is supposed to refer to the Child size (its price is surprisingly more than buying direct from Stearns, even with the free shipping), but when you select the medium size, the picture still shows the infant model, so it would be a shot in the dark if you purchased this one . . .
2206706
My guy is about 14lbs., 24 inches and he fits fine in the small (12-18lbs). He too is lean and long. His hands and feet are just starting to stick out. It's not as snug as a swaddle but has room for it when he gets bigger. For now, he's content with the size and has slept better since (about 5-6 hour stretches). I got both to compare side by side and returned one that didn't fit.
138683
The bigger size is for adult (120-300 lbs). The smaller one is for children.
677955
I have both the toddler and the infant size and my little boy is 10 months old. It just depends on the baby, he does good with both, although the smaller one seems to be more comfortable for him. The toddler one is a little bit thicker and longer so he doesn't roll off of it as easy. I would go with the thicker one because baby can always grow into it. This age can go either way. Hope this helps!
1242147
I bought it for my grandson who was 19lbs and he was two, it is for up to 30lbs. It is a good lifecoat, not sure if the make them any smaller. Hope that helps.
1712478
I have a size small. Here is what is on the box: "Use only with children whose weight is between 30 and 60 lbs. whose height is between 34 and 52 in. and at least 3 years of age."
406920
It is a great life jacket (read safe) BUT unless you have some HUGE 11 month old I think it may be a bit big.
98109
I believe there is only a deluxe model and a basic. The difference is simply the finish fabric. Weight capacity and function remain the same between both models. The delux has a much smoother fabric cover and some more vibrant designs. Depending on how long per day or trip to the water your kids will be wearing the life jacket is a good way to decide between the two. We use these for almost full days at a time in summer. The kids put them on as soon as we get to the lake and they don't really come off much all day. We went with the ultra for that reason. Thought it would be more comfortable on the arms. The kids love these vests and we have no complaints. In my opinion if the vests are going to be used frequently or for longer stretches of time during a single day go with the ultra because if it's comfortable kids will keep it on. Life vests are only of value when they are on so anything the kids are willing to wear consistently when we are at the water is a win for me!