Life jackets save lives (Infographic)

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Wear one that is Coast Guard approved and fits.

87% of people who drowned in 2024 boating incidents were not wearing one, where known.
Choose by weight and check the label for Coast Guard approval.
It should be snug and not ride up past the chin or ears.
Water wings and pool toys are not life jackets.

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Recreational Boating Statistics 2024 (opens in a new tab) U.S. Coast Guard
Life Jacket Wear (opens in a new tab) U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety
Life Jackets and Life Preservers for Children (opens in a new tab) American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know (opens in a new tab) American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

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