my grandsons chest is 23 inches at 6 years old. what size would be best?
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This vest is fits our grand children ages ranging from 2 to 6. The children are average sized for their respective ages and the same medium sized vest can be worn by all of them. So it will likely fit your child too. This particular one is very easy to put on and take off. We have other types of vests too and the others are more difficult to put on and take off. It floats all the children nicely enough - even the 6 year old. I agree with Lynn Yannick... a slightly big vest works best. There is very little chance of it falling off once zipped up and the crotch strap is cinched up tight. This vest is fits our grand children ages ranging from 2 to 6. The children are average sized for their respective ages and the same medium sized vest can be worn by all of them. So it will likely fit your child too. This particular one is very easy to put on and take off. We have other types of vests too and the others are more difficult to put on and take off. It floats all the children nicely enough - even the 6 year old. I agree with Lynn Yannick... a slightly big vest works best. There is very little chance of it falling off once zipped up and the crotch strap is cinched up... » Read More This vest is fits our grand children ages ranging from 2 to 6. The children are average sized for their respective ages and the same medium sized vest can be worn by all of them. So it will likely fit your child too. This particular one is very easy to put on and take off. We have other types of vests too and the others are more difficult to put on and take off. It floats all the children nicely enough - even the 6 year old. I agree with Lynn Yannick... a slightly big vest works best. There is very little chance of it falling off once zipped up and the crotch strap is cinched up tight. « Show Less
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Here is Speedo's web site size info: SIZING: MEDIUM: Ages 2-4 Years | 22" Chest | Weight Capacity: 33-45 lbs. LARGE: Ages 4-6 Years | 25" Chest | Weight Capacity: 45-60 lbs.
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You should check the speedo website for the correct size...the vest is lightweight so you may want it bigger so they don't outgrow it.
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Here is Speedo's web site size info:SIZING:MEDIUM: Ages 2-4 Years | 22" Chest | Weight Capacity: 33-45 lbs.LARGE: Ages 4-6 Years | 25" Chest | Weight Capacity: 45-60 lbs.
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Sheryl, this vest is really small. However, an XL size I think will give your grandson a couple of years of good use. Remember also, you don't go wrong with Amazon; you can return it easily and order a bigger size . :) I hope your grandson will enjoy.
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My grandson is 9 and wears a boys size large. The vest did not fit him tightly at all. We had to adjust it to the smallest size for him
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I would compare to a size 8-10 youth. We use for 3rd and 4th co-eds. Could also fit reasonably well for older ages as well. I can actually put one on and I'm a size 44 chest. Its snug but gives you an idea of what the elastic bands on sides allow for additional girth.
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My child is 48 lbs, 48" and I got him the 6. He still has a bit of room to grow but he is lean and wiry. The 8 will probably be best, and there will be plenty of room to grow into it. P.S. the zippers are pretty flimsy on these newer models.
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I would go with youth large. My son is 9 and its a little big but enough room for growth, too.
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This is the size chart we receive from the manufacturer for this particular costume:Size X-Small | Chest 22-23 | Waist 20-21 | Weight 34-38 | Age 3-4 yrs | Child Size (#) 3T-4T | Height 39-42Size Small | Chest 23-25 | Waist 21-23 | Weight 36-48 | Age 4-6 yrs | Child Size (#) 4-6 | Height 42-48Size Medium | Chest 26-27 | Waist 23-24 | Weight 51-59 | Age 7-8 yrs | Child Size (#) 7-8 | Height 48-54Size Large | Chest 28-30 | Waist 24-25 | Weight 60-80 | Age 9-10 yrs | Child Size (#) 10-12 | Height 54-58
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I purchased this for my grandson. I got him a youth large. He is 119 pounds and about 5'5. I would get the same for that size.
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My grandson is only a year old, but huge. He's 23 pounds and still fits very well... he just used it at an indoor pool a couple of weeks ago.
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Probably a large. My son is 6'3" and 230lbs ish and the extra large works for him. He just prefers to wear it a day and give out a break a day. You really feel the help in your posture.
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My 6 yr old grandson , who was in a size 6, could wear it without problems. It seems to be long enough in the body and in the legs.
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I think a small would work. I bought mine for my six year old in a large, but he is a big boy. He loves it by the way!
2012108
I think he may be a little young. I bought if for my girls who are 6 and 7 they seem to be a good size for it. There are drum sets that are a bit smaller( Jr sets) they may fit him a little better.
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I would say it is more like a size 5-6. Its just a little loose on my 3 1/2 year old grandson.
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I purchased the black on for my 5year old. He is pretty big and he loved it. I think for a 6 year old it may be too small.
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I bought the size our Grandson would use at his class. The Grandson was 8 at the time I bought his and since you son is 7 I would buy a size 3. He will be able to wear it for several years before you will have to get another size. Then when you have to buy a bigger size you can usually sell it to some one in the class.
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Bats are sized to each age group and person. There are charts out there to look at to fit him. I think this is too big and heavy for a 5 yr old. 10-12 yrs old are using this size