I am looking at this for my 41 lb., very skinny, almost 4 ft. 5 year old. Anyone have experience with this jacket on that size of child??
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It will likely fit around him, but will be very short. It fits my 32 lb 3.5 year old perfectly. I would suggest moving up a size, but looking for one with the strap between the legs so it doesn't ride up much. Those will be more expensive, though. It also depends what you are using it for and how likely it is that he will need it.
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My daughter was a very small when we put her in this vest. I believe she was around six months old when we first put her in it. At that age it definitely was around her chin and neck because she was just so small. This is a very adjustable life jacket and we were very pleased with our purchase. It works until she is 30 pounds so she can still wear it even now. You can't find a life jacket at Walmart or a supercenter anywhere that is going to fit a one-year-old. This is your best bet.
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My son is 3 and he fits just fine. He was 31lbs and 37 1/2 inches at his checkup a couple months ago. I think if you think he will like it, it should be fine. Kids will squeeze into whatever makes them happy!
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I think so, my daughter is 5, also tall and skinny and it works great for her!
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My daughter is almost 11 and little taller and skinnier side. She got youth large and looked just fine. Better little big than too small for kids, I think.
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My 3 year old son 27 lbs and 36 inches wears a size 1. He is a skinny kid with no body fat. It is a little short in the arms/legs (could be a inch or two longer) but zips easily over the torso. If you look at the other questions and answers, I posted a link to the size chart.
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My son was around 35 lbs when he used this, but very slender and this fit him perfectly with some room to spare so he'll be able to use it for awhile. If she's slender for her age you might want to wait on this one until she's a bit bigger around the middle so it fits snugly, (since it IS meant for 30-50lbs)but if it doesn't fit her well now, I'm sure it'll fit her by the time she's 24 months.
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I actually didn't see the previous answer but I guess that validates it for you. My son is smaller 4 year old and it fits him fine.
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I am 5'2" and weight about 125. I pull it pretty tight. I think I would go to a sporting goods store and try on a junior size before ordering one. I do love it and use it a lot.
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My daughter who just turned 2 was that weight and I got an extra small. It fit snugly but be careful for some reason my daughter kept falling over face first but it is too cute. If that happens try the arm floats, they work really well for us
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Our grandson was 5 months old and almost 17 pounds. He has a long torso. Unfortunately, even with the long torso we found the jacket was too long and pushed up against his chin and face. Fortunately, we had another jacket available that was better, but still pused u on hi face if we sat him down...so we held him the whole boat ride.
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Hello, it will not fit.. I am 5'7 220lbs and it fits too tight, I always get one of my younger relatives (teenagers) to wear it, other than that it does look really nice and the kids love it.. regards
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Hi I purchased a medium for my daughter she is 11 but very small so she where's about 8-9 pants and 10 shirt. The jacket is a little large but I wanted it that way as the sleeves are banded so you can pull them in. As I want her to get a bit of wear out of it. I would say the jacket would be more a 10 fitting. If your child is an 8 are they big or small? Do you want growing room? I love the jacket it was just what I wanted, I purchased the Large for my son and he wears a 12 pant and 12-14 shirt the jacket also has just enough growing room. I hope I have helped you with your sizing&#128522;
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I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the... » Read More I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone « Show Less
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Oh purchased this for my 3 yr old an 5 yr old there extremely fitted very tight stretchy normaly my 3 yr old could never wear an xs but in this he does no joke an got my 5 yr old a Sm & Med besides being a ting bit long witch is ok med fit great an he's average height & weight he will be 6 soon so good luck hope this helps
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My daughter is 13mo and is 32 inches and 22lbs and we had to get her x-large (says 28-33lbs on size chart). The 4t looks like it goes up to 45 but i found this brand runs small. Buy and try i guess.
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My boys are a big 5yo and a small 6yo, I bought 2 XSs and they have some room to grow in them. Great jackets! They wear sizes 5 and 6 in clothes. Hope that helps