Have you seen this video? A 3-year-old girl nearly drowns. Watch how her 10-year-old sister shifts into superhero mode without hesitation, and saves her sister from certain death. Thank goodness she saw her when she did.
Everybody should see this video. The mother of the child now understands that you can't take your eyes off of your child for even a second. And that recreational floatation devices do no prevent drowning.
The girl in the video jumped into the pool with one of those inflatable swim rings and ended up face down. Did you know that...
67% of people think "water wings" are enough to keep kids safe in the water (this is probably true for all recreational floatation devices)
This information comes from the American Red Cross water safety app.
So the best way to keep your child safe is with a US Coast Guard approved life vest and one that fits well.
Don't pick a size where your child has room to grow.
A great alternative to recreational flotation devices is a puddle jumper, which is a US Coast Guard approved life vest and designed for kids 30 to 50 pounds.
And remember, even if your child is wearing a life vest, constant adult supervision is still essential and to always stay within arm's reach.
If you have any thoughts on the subject or experiences that you would like to share, I would love to hear from you.
Love the water but fence it in,
Tessa
