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For this guide, I collected a dozen toddler life jackets for testing. Then I asked myself, how many children under 30 pounds are actually going to be paddling while wearing these? The answer: almost ...

No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Summer weather is here, which means Lake Michigan beaches will soon be swarming with swimmers. But before hitting the water, remember arguably the most important piece of ...

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HOUSTON — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends kids use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets to reduce the risk of drowning. Life jackets can be used for a variety of activities ranging ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Over the past few years, life jacket labels have changed. To stay safe, it’s essential to check if you have the correct one for the activity you’re participating in, ...

Colorado has seen a dip in drownings and water-related deaths so far this year compared to last summer — and state officials hope to keep it that way over the busy Fourth of July weekend. Colorado ...

The holiday weekend is almost here, and it will be warm. Are you heading out on the water? Put on your life jacket! Washington has seen 23 boating deaths in the past two years. Officials said 61% of ...