Will this vest ride up if the child is seated (like in a kayak)?
82567
No. The design keeps it around a child's chest. However, for this reason it is only considered a live saving device in calm water with a conscious wearer.
82568
I don't think so it stays pretty snug my daughter and when she sits down it dose not seem to bother her
82569
The chest part won't but the arm wings will prevent (or make it difficult) to keep arms at the side.
1579215
The chair is pretty stable so just sliding around on it shouldn't cause it to tip over. If a child were to climb up the back or something like that, maybe then.
1049235
I feel that it will. The three point harness is very sturdy and will hold up to active children moving around a lot. Hope this helps ;)
1819439
No. The seat will be ready to go once you adjust the straps for your child's height/weight.
631181
I used it for my son when he did not walk. As he did not stand up, the vest went up to his neck and it was kind of "long" for his body.Then, when he started to walk, it became more confortable.He weights 24.25lb and he is 29.13 high.
420675
It does NOT keep the child afloat. It is specifically designed to help the child be more buoyant and develop comfort with the water.
451959
We bought the medium for our 3-year old who is now 35lbs. Personally, I don't think this vest is suited for someone so young and just learning to get in the water. I would look more for something with inflatables to keep her head and chest above the water. This type of vest requires effort on their part to stay upright. Just my opinion...
1639840
If your child is able to sit up on his own with a helmet and not get tired, then physically, yes, he should be ready. There isn't any way for your child to recline with most bike seats, including this one, and if you go over any bumps that is going to add to the need for your child to have neck strength. Personally, with all the uncertainty about bouncing and brain development, etc., we didn't put our little one in this until he was 1.
1703970
It is supposed to automatically inflate when it hits the water, no matter the state of the person wearing the vest. This maybe a question for the manufacturer.
1037606
No. The Kid will wear the seat belt like an Adult over the sholder and tummy.The belt clicks into the regular car strap.
1216805
As long as he or she could she could sit up it should be good, I do believe there were belts to hold the child in. It was for a gift so I don't have it to double check.
1130603
The vest does ride a little high, but not uncomfortably high. I did an 8 mile, and a 10 mile ride, and I almost forget that it's there. It never chafed (for me - I guess every body is different,) and it stayed out of my way.
768509
No. Pretty upright. Note how close it comes to the back of the seat. However, results can vary with your child's height.
2000668
Probably not unless you like a seat while kayaking. If you are over 100 lbs water WILL come over the back of kayak and into the seat area. This is great for light weight children.
134466
Yes. And it will be in the way of your sitting on the seat comfortably. But the child will love it, and I made the sacrifice of comfort for the baby. I got used to it.
1287312
The tray curves out, so I would still be concerned with my little guy slipping out underneath it. I guess it would depend on how big your child is, but since it goes across the entire front it could help.
647583
Mine was & did. My child was in the front zip vest & it kept moving up, under the chin. It was very uncomfortable & my child complained the entire time. This fixed the problem. No complaints & great boyancy.