As 1 of NDPA’S 5 Layers of Protection, life jackets should be worn by everyone when around open water – especially when boating, on non-motorized watercraft, or in/around natural bodies of water.
Life jackets must be sized appropriately for the wearer, so an adult’s life jacket won’t fit a child, just as a child’s life jacket won’t fit an adult!
A life jacket is useful in many environments, including a backyard gathering with a pool present. When other Layers of Protection may break down in that setting, the life jacket layer can help prevent an unintentional drowning.
Keep in mind, life jackets alone will not teach a child to swim and are only effective when they are worn before you end up in the water.
Never replace or substitute inflatable arm bands, inner tubes, or other water toys for tested and approved life jackets.
Drowning is preventable! Use ALL 5 Layers of Protection to keep you and your loved ones safe around water!
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