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Airhead Wicked Kwik-Dry NeoLite Flex Life Jacket for Kids

  • Infant size, under 30 pounds
  • USCG approved life jacket
  • Zipper and buckle closure with a crotch strap
  • Neoprene with a foam outer, Neolite lining
  • 15.52 ounces item weight
  • Hot pink colorway

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A Coast Guard approved infant life jacket with extra flotation at the head and a secure zipper closure. Sizing runs snug according to the seller, so choose the larger size when an infant is between two.

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ASIN: B01MZ4L5EEModel: 30077-01-C-HPCategory: Life Jackets

Sizes Available

Infant (Under 30 Lbs)Child (33 - 55 Lbs)LargeMediumSmallX-SmallYouth

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Overview

Airhead makes this Wicked Kwik-Dry NeoLite Flex jacket for infants, pairing a neoprene shell with a foam outer, a zipper and double quick-release buckles. The infant style adds an extra flotation element at the head.

The reason to buy is the combination of stated approval, head flotation and a closure that is firm yet fast to release. The limit is the narrow weight band, which a growing baby leaves quickly, and the title's wording that mixes several age groups.

Who it's for

Babies on boats, tubes and shallow swims with an adult close by. Kids above the weight limit need the youth or child cut instead, because this listing is the infant version.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Coast Guard approval stated
  • Extra flotation at the head
  • Zipper plus double buckles
  • Quick-drying Kwik-Dry material
Cons
  • Narrow infant weight band
  • Runs snug per seller
  • Care instructions not listed

Performance notes

Flotation comes from the foam outer, with an added element behind the head on the infant style. The zipper and buckles hold the vest on the body, and the crotch strap anchors it against riding upward in the water. A snug fit matters more than any single feature.

Specifications

Model30077-01-C-HP
Dimensions & fit
Maximum Weight Recommendation30 pounds
SizeInfant (under 30 lbs)
Weight15.52 ounces
Capacity & performance
Age Range DescriptionInfant
Construction & materials
Material TypeNeoprene, foam outer, Neolite lining
ColorHot pink
Other details
Closure TypeBuckle, zipper
Strap TypeCrotch straps
Personal Flotation Device TypeLife jacket

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Frequently asked questions

How do I care for the Airhead Wicked infant life jacket?

The listing gives no washing instructions, so follow the label sewn into the jacket.

Does the Airhead Wicked life jacket run small?

The seller says Neolite jackets can feel snug or run a little small, and recommends the larger size when you are unsure or between sizes.

Is the Airhead Wicked infant jacket Coast Guard approved?

Yes. The title and the description both state U.S. Coast Guard approval.