When the owl and the pussycat went to sea in their beautiful pea green boat, the coastguard gave them a telling off for not fitting the vessel with feline-friendly life jackets.

Us kiwis spend our lives on or near the water. Make sure your little ones can make the most of the outdoors this summer with high quality New Zealand made Hutchwilco life jackets from Fullon Fishing. Grab up to 34% off Hiwi the Kiwi children’s lifejackets including nationwide delivery, today your options are:

• $79 for Aquavest Classic Child - M
  Size: Chest 55 - 75cm, 22 - 40kg, age approx. 6 - 12 years, ideal for general boating, light, slim styling, excellent hypothermia protection, yachting NZ approved for trailer sailers, centre board and open sailing dinghies.
• $95 for Mariner Classic Child - XXS
  Size: Chest 30 - 45cm, weight 10-15kg, age approx. 1 - 3 years, for all round use by toddlers, zip and one belt for extended adjustment, adjustable crotch strap.
• $79 for Mariner Classic Child - XS
  Size: Chest 35 - 50cm, 10 - 15kg, age approx. 2 - 5 years, for all round use by children/toddlers, two belts for extended adjustment, adjustable crotch strap.
• $79 for Mariner Classic Child - S
  Size: Chest 45 - 60cm, 12 - 25kg, age approx. 4 - 8 years, for all round use by children/toddlers, two belts for extended adjustment, adjustable crotch strap.
• $79 for Mariner Classic Child - M
  Size: Chest 55 - 75cm, 22 - 40kg, age approx. 6 - 12 years, for all round use by children, two belts for extended adjustment, optional crotch strap.
• $99 for Max Child - M
  Size: Chest 55 - 75cm, 22 - 40kg, age approx. 6 - 12 years, for canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, centre board sailing and general boating, flexifit styling for total freedom of movement, highest buoyancy rating in its class, excellent hypothermia protection.
• $79 for Omega Child - M
  Size: Chest 55 - 75cm, 22- 40kg, age approx. 6- 12 years, for water skiers, jet-skiers and PWC's, belt and buckle system won't slip loose, wrap around high-tech buoyancy foam absorbs wipe-out impact, excellent hypothermia protection.

A personal flotation device is a device designed to assist a wearer, either conscious or unconscious, to keep afloat. Near the water, in the water and on the water, life jackets are life savers. A wrong step in a pool of water or falling overboard from a boat can quickly put you at risk; keep your little ones safe when enjoying your outdoor pursuits with a personal life jacket that fits. Fullon Fishing is a family based Hamilton business that provides a good selection of high quality ocean going accessories and they’ll send your product direct to your door. The Hutchwilco Hiwi the Kiwi jacket brands are entirely New Zealand made and have been saving lives locally and abroad since 1894.