Children’s 150N Auto-Inflatable Lifejacket (15 kg+)

This children’s lifejacket is engineered to provide young passengers with the same level of safety you would expect for an adult in the open sea. Its design is compact and comfortable: a child can move freely on board without the lifejacket getting in the way of play or routine. But the moment the vest senses water, the automatic mechanism triggers – filling it with gas and inflating it around the child, forming a large collar behind the head for support. The 150N buoyancy is exceptionally high for a child’s lifejacket, meaning it can keep the child afloat even while wearing clothes or shoes. The crotch strap is soft and adjustable – once you tighten the vest around the child, buckle and snug this strap between the legs to ensure the jacket won’t slide off over the head when buoyed in water. On the front there’s a loop connected to a strong harness webbing running through the lifejacket – this is the safety harness. You can clip a tether line to this loop to secure the child to the boat’s jackline when moving on deck in rough seas or at night – a precaution many responsible skippers take to prevent a child from going overboard. The lifejacket itself is packed in a sturdy zip-up cover that protects it until needed. The cover opens easily upon inflation, and its bright color and reflectors help the child be spotted quickly. For a complete safety setup, you can add a special flashing light – it attaches to a designated spot and activates automatically on water contact, emitting a bright strobe for hours. With the 150N child lifejacket on board, you meet the highest standards of safety equipment and, more importantly, give your child the best chance of quick rescue in a critical situation. No one likes to imagine the worst, but preparation is key – and this lifejacket is that preparation in a comfortable, unobtrusive form that your child will be willing to wear during the voyage.

• Typical uses: Intended for all boats and yachts carrying children – from family outings on a small motorboat to ocean passages. It is a must-have for offshore voyages (beyond 2 nautical miles from shore, according to many local regulations), for night crossings or bad weather conditions. Also an excellent choice for kids’ sailing training sessions, summer camps on the water, cruises and fishing trips that include children on board. If you engage in watersports with kids (like sailing dinghies or sea kayaking), this lifejacket serves as a primary safety measure.
• Compliance and requirements: This lifejacket meets SOLAS/international standards for children’s lifesaving appliances. To fully comply with maritime regulations, ensure you carry enough child lifejackets for all kids on board, that they know how to wear them, and that adults know how to activate them manually if needed. The light (if added) should also meet standards (MED-approved). In the event of a Coast Guard inspection or safety audit, this lifejacket will fulfill all criteria for a child life-saving device.
• Safety and maintenance tips: Periodically drill the child on wearing the lifejacket – it should be snug but not uncomfortably tight. Check the CO₂ cylinder before each trip – make sure it’s properly screwed in and within its service date (they are date-stamped). Also, inspect the automatic mechanism’s indicator (usually has a color window) – green means armed, red means it needs servicing. Once a year (or per manufacturer’s guidelines), service the jacket: this involves replacing the CO₂ cartridge and the dissolvable bobbin/pill if it’s been used or is expired. You can test-inflate the jacket yourself (using the oral tube) to check for leaks – inflate it and leave it for 24 hours to ensure it holds air. When not in use, store the lifejacket in a dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Never place heavy objects on it to avoid damaging the sensor or cylinder. And most importantly: always have the child wear the lifejacket while underway – preventative measures are the best protection on the water.