Which action is the final step in inflating an infant life vest?

Which action is the final step in inflating an infant life vest?

• A. Remove from pouch
• B. Place over head
• C. Place one leg over harness loop, pull snugly
• D. Buckle belt around waist and tighten

Answer: (D)

The action you perform last is buckling the belt around the waist and tightening it. Once the vest is on and the harness strap between the legs is secured, tightening the waist belt locks the vest to the infant’s torso. This final tightening prevents the vest from riding up or shifting when it inflates or when the child moves, ensuring the buoyancy stays properly positioned and the vest stays on securely. The earlier steps—removing from the pouch, placing the vest on, and securing the crotch/harness loop—prepare the fit, but only when the waist belt is fastened and snug is the vest truly secure for flotation.

The action you perform last is buckling the belt around the waist and tightening it. Once the vest is on and the harness strap between the legs is secured, tightening the waist belt locks the vest to the infant’s torso. This final tightening prevents the vest from riding up or shifting when it inflates or when the child moves, ensuring the buoyancy stays properly positioned and the vest stays on securely. The earlier steps—removing from the pouch, placing the vest on, and securing the crotch/harness loop—prepare the fit, but only when the waist belt is fastened and snug is the vest truly secure for flotation.