Customer Reviews

Stearns Youth Boating Vest (50-90 lbs.)

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

We tried this vest on 4 children and the only one that could wear it was our
6 year old and she only weighs 55 lbs. The other three all weigh less than 75 lbs. and none of them could even get it on. This is a very poor discription on the actual vest and the children that it will fit. I would not purchase this vest for any child over 55 lbs.

I've read other reviews that said that it was small, but ordered it anyway as some said that it was OK. It didn't fit my 7 year old (~60lb) nor my 3 and half year old (~40lb) :-(. Both of them complained right away that it is too tight around the neck even with the buckles openned as much as possible. Definately a return. Quality seems good, but it is not usable...

The Life Vest is nice, however, it seems to fit on the small size. This is my first life vest purchase but my girls are at 50 pounds and I don't see how it will fit them at 60 plus pounds.

It is a good product, except it was too tight for my 8 year old son (75Lbs). I expected to use it for at least 2-3 years, but it looks like we will need a new one next year. Overall quality is very good, the vast dries up within 20 min in case you get into water. I would recommend to buy it at 40 Lbs to be able to use it for several years, it seems durable enough to sustain several seasons of boating.

My 11, 10 and 8 year old kids who are small and thin are a bit big for these. The width is fine but they seem short and look a little funny when on because of this. However, the price is good and if you won't be wearing them a lot they're probably "good enough" if your kids aren't picky.

Bought this for my 5 year old son who is 42 lbs. He was too big for the smaller size, and this size worked tightened up as much as it would go. The only negative is that it did ride up on him, but he did not seem to mind. We used it in the Gulf and in the pool.

I was worried after reading reviews that it wouldn't fit my 10 year old. However when it arrived I was pleased that what I had read was incorrect.
Excellent life jacket - easy to use and secure - added to our sense of safety on the boat knowing that we had our own life jacket and not some generic sized one from the tour company. Thank you!

I bought two of these for my grandsons when they come visit and we go boating. I think this would fit them. Overall 5 stars.

We have not used these life vests yet but Sterns is a good quality and long lasting life jacket. We have many Sterns in all sizes and needed youth size for grandchildren. If anyone thinks I would let my grandchildren wear anything but the safest equipment when there could be a chance of drowning, they don't known how special life is! I put life in Sterns without reservation.

My seven year old wore this quite a bit in big waves at the beach. Very well made! Highly recommended to anyone :)