Check boating stores, ones that specialize in kayaks, boating gear, etc. The only weight ranges I'm aware of, though, are "less than 30 pounds," "30-50," "less than 50," and "50-90" in child sizes. It's really, really important to get one that fits correctly. You shouldn't be able to pull it up off their shoulders to their ears or chin and there shouldn't be any chance of it forcing your child to float facedown or upside down if the boat flips and the child doesn't happen to go into the water in a controlled, feet-first fashion. This is why I like life jackets with head support and a crotch strap for babies and toddlers. Always look for "Coast Guard-approved" on a life jacket.
This site has a pretty good breakdown of different kinds of life jackets for kiddos:
http://www.boatwashington.org/lifejacket.htm
Scroll down about halfway. Have fun this summer!
ETA: No matter what the law says (each state is different), babies and toddlers should ***always*** have a life jacket on if they're on a dock, near the water, or in a boat. No exceptions. Babies and toddlers drown quickly and often silently. (Can you tell I feel strongly about this?)
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This site has a pretty good breakdown of different kinds of life jackets for kiddos:
http://www.boatwashington.org/lifejacket.htm
Scroll down about halfway. Have fun this summer!
ETA: No matter what the law says (each state is different), babies and toddlers should ***always*** have a life jacket on if they're on a dock, near the water, or in a boat. No exceptions. Babies and toddlers drown quickly and often silently. (Can you tell I feel strongly about this?)
