Dr. Harvey Barnette, founder of the Infant Survival Swimming Institute and Mr. Wayne Williams, founder of the National Transportation Safety Association echoed similar criticisms about the performance inadequacy of children s Type III life jackets. Dr Barnette was particularly critical of collars on Type II Near Shore Buoyant Vests claiming they promote neck injuries. The Aqua Force product reflects significant freedom of motion compared to the Type III Flotation Aide and the Type II Near Shore Buoyant Vest. The Aqua Force product provides exemplary consumer information about the nature and performance of their product particularly through their enclosed instructional video and product literature. Future Products Corporation far exceeds the minimum labeling and packaging requirements as per U.S. Coast Guard mandates.
Many children are uncomfortable in the water and try to sit up in the water.
A good stable floating position for children is a straight body with child s feet below the surface. It is essential for parents or guardians to familiarize their child with how a life jacket works on his particular body. Children panic when they fall into the water suddenly. This causes them to move their arms and legs violently, making it hard to float safety in a life jacket. A life jacket will keep a child afloat, but may not keep a struggling child face-up.