LIFE JACKETS SAVE LIVES Life Jackets and Drowning Prevention For swimming activities, key safety components include supervision, swimming ability and a safe swimming area. Whenever those are limited, life jacket use can make a lifesaving difference. Choosing the Right Life Jacket Today’s life jackets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials. U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are sized by weight. Make sure that everyone is wearing one that is properly-sized. Do not buy a life jacket for your child to “grow into. Try It On
Who Should Wear a Life Jacket
Important Reminders
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