{"product_id":"airhead-water-otter-child-life-vest-uscg-approved","title":"AIRHEAD Water Otter Child Life Vest, USCG Approved","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe AIRHEAD Water Otter is a U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada approved child life vest sized for kids 33 to 55 pounds. A soft, quick-dry NeoLite shell and foam-filled flotation keep it comfortable enough that they'll actually wear it, and the bright tie-dye print makes your kid easy to spot in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIRHEAD Water Otter is a child life vest built for the smallest members of the crew, sized for kids in the 33 to 55 pound range. It's U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada approved, so it counts toward your required flotation whether you're boating on this side of the border or up north. The shell is AIRHEAD's Kwik Dry NeoLite, and the whole thing is finished in a bright tie-dye print that's easy to spot from the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the honest pitch. A kid's life vest has one job, and that's keeping your child's head above water if they go in. Everything else is about making sure they'll actually wear it. Kids are quick to complain about anything stiff, scratchy, or hot, and a vest that lives in the cabin because nobody wants to put it on isn't protecting anyone. The Water Otter leans on soft, flexible NeoLite foam and a trim child cut so it feels more like a favorite hoodie than a chore. That's the difference between a vest that gets worn all day and one that gets argued about at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kwik Dry NeoLite shell is the part parents notice first. It sheds water fast instead of soaking it up, so it isn't dragging around a cold, waterlogged weight an hour into the afternoon. It stays soft against bare skin and sunscreen, and it holds up to a summer of lake days, tube rides, and cannonballs off the swim platform. The flotation is closed-cell foam, which means there's nothing to inflate, nothing to check, and nothing to fail. You grab it, buckle your kid in, and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit matters more than anything else with a child vest, so take a minute the first time out. Snug every strap down until the vest is firm on the torso. Then lift up on the shoulders. If the vest slides up toward your child's ears or chin, it's too loose, and you want a tighter cinch or the next size down. A properly fitted vest sits low and stays put, keeping a child face-up in the water instead of riding up over the head. The 33 to 55 pound range is the AIRHEAD child size, so weigh your kid before you buy rather than guessing by age. Two seven-year-olds can be twenty pounds apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Families on pontoon boats, runabouts, and ski boats who need approved flotation for a grade-school kid. Anyone towing tubes, kneeboards, or wakeboards where a proper vest is a must. Lake houses, campground beaches, and rental docks where the little ones are in and out of the water all day. It's a wearable, all-purpose child PFD, not a specialty impact vest for high-speed competition, and it's not sized for infants or toddlers under 33 pounds. Those little ones need an infant PFD with head support and a grab handle instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth saying plainly. A life vest is a safety device, not a babysitter. Coast Guard approval means this vest meets the standard for buoyancy and construction, but it doesn't replace an adult watching the water. Keep eyes on your kids, keep the vest buckled, and keep building swimming as a family skill over time. Most states require children under 13 to wear a life jacket any time a boat is underway, and a comfortable vest like this makes that rule a lot easier to enforce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is simple. Rinse it with fresh water after a day on the salt or in the lake, then hang it to air dry out of direct sun. Don't machine dry it or leave it baking on a hot dock all season, since heat is what breaks foam down over the years. Check the buckles and straps at the start of each season and store it somewhere dry. Treat it right and it'll cover more than one kid as they grow into and out of the size range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for children 33 to 55 pounds, the U.S. Coast Guard child weight class\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKwik Dry NeoLite shell sheds water fast and stays soft against bare skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoam-filled flotation, nothing to inflate, check, or maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eU.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada approved for legal use in both countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable straps cinch the vest snug so it stays put in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright tie-dye print makes your kid easy to spot in a crowd of swimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight, flexible build kids will actually keep on all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized AIRHEAD Watersports reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size child does the Water Otter fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the AIRHEAD child size, built for kids weighing 33 to 55 pounds. Go by your child's actual weight rather than their age, since kids the same age can be twenty pounds apart. If your child is under 33 pounds, they need an infant or toddler PFD instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this life vest Coast Guard approved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's harmonized U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada approved, so it counts toward your required flotation for boating in the United States and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the vest made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe shell is AIRHEAD's Kwik Dry NeoLite, and the flotation is closed-cell foam. There's nothing to inflate and no maintenance beyond a rinse and a fit check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the NeoLite shell really dry quickly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the whole idea behind Kwik Dry NeoLite. It sheds water instead of soaking it up, so the vest isn't dragging around a cold, waterlogged weight after an hour in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I fit the vest on my child?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSnug every strap down until it's firm on the torso, then lift up on the shoulders. If it slides toward the ears or chin, it's too loose. A properly fitted vest sits low and stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan my child swim on their own while wearing it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA life vest keeps a child afloat, but it's a safety device, not a substitute for supervision. Keep an adult watching the water and keep building swimming skills over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it good for towing tubes and other watersports?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's a wearable, all-purpose child PFD that works well for tubing, kneeboarding, and general time on and around the boat. It isn't a specialty high-speed impact vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I care for and store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse it with fresh water after use and hang it to air dry out of direct sun. Don't machine dry it or leave it baking in the heat, since that breaks foam down over time. Check the straps and buckles at the start of each season and store it somewhere dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAIRHEAD Water Otter Child Life Vest, Tie-Dye Print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAIRHEAD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKwik Tek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10000-02-302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e737826123452\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Otter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild Life Vest (PFD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Weight Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 to 55 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShell Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKwik Dry NeoLite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlotation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam Filled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTie-Dye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprovals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonized U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size child does the Water Otter fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's the AIRHEAD child size, built for kids weighing 33 to 55 pounds. 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