Children should wear a flotation device and be near an adult at all times. It is a good idea to attach a plastic pealess whistle to the child's flotation device.
When buying a child's lifejacket:
a) Verify that it is Canadian-approved.
b) Always read the label of the lifejacket to make sure it is the right size based on the child's weight and chest size.
c) Try it on your child.
d) All of the above.