SOLAS Child Lifejacket NZ — MED Certified | 15–43kg | Hi-Viz Foam

A SOLAS-compliant child lifejacket is a mandatory requirement on any surveyed commercial vessel carrying children — and an essential piece of safety equipment for families heading offshore or cruising the Pacific Islands. This MED-certified child lifejacket is sized specifically for children weighing 15–43kg and measuring 100–155cm in height, providing permanent foam buoyancy that requires no inflation, no activation, and no adult assistance to work.

If a child goes overboard, this jacket works immediately — no CO2 pull cord, no manual action required.

MED type approved. SOLAS reflective tape fitted as standard. Whistle included. Available ex-stock Auckland.

Sizing:

• Weight range: 15–43kg
• Height range: 100–155cm
• Suitable for children only — not for adult use

Construction:

• Outer fabric: Hi-viz polyester Oxford — high visibility colour for search and rescue
• Buoyancy material: EPE foam — permanently buoyant, immediate flotation, no inflation required
• Reflective tape: SOLAS retro-reflective tape fitted as standard — visibility at night and in low-light rescue conditions
• Belt: Black webbing with plastic buckle — adjustable secure fit for children

Included accessories:

• Whistle — SOLAS compliant distress signal
• Light: Optional — LSP SOLAS water-activated LED lifejacket light (Model FZYD-V, MED certified) available separately

Certification:

• MED type approved — meets SOLAS international standards for child lifejackets

Why foam for children?
Children cannot be relied upon to activate an inflatable lifejacket in an emergency — panic, cold shock, or sudden immersion can make it impossible. A foam lifejacket provides immediate, automatic buoyancy the moment a child enters the water — no action required by the child or anyone else. For children on board, foam is the only sensible choice.

At what age or size does a child need a SOLAS lifejacket?
This jacket is approved for children between 15kg and 43kg (approximately 3 to 12 years depending on the child). Below 15kg, an infant-specific lifejacket is required. Above 43kg, the adult 150N SOLAS lifejacket is appropriate. If you are unsure, contact us — getting the right size is critical.

Suitable for:

• Families cruising offshore or heading to the Pacific Islands
• Charter boats and passenger vessels carrying child passengers
• Commercial fishing vessels and ferries with children on board
• All SOLAS-surveyed vessels in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

Complete your child’s safety kit:

• LSP SOLAS Water-Activated LED Lifejacket Light (FZYD-V) — optional light fitting, MED certified, 12hr operation
• LSP Adult SOLAS Lifejacket 150N — for adult crew and passengers
• LSP Horseshoe Lifebuoy — CAT1 offshore man-overboard equipment
• LSP HAF ISO CAT1 Liferaft — complete your offshore safety kit for Pacific passages

Contact us — +64 9 275 4680 | mark@liferaftssouthpacific.co.nz