A mother shares the truth about puddle jumpers and toddler drowning

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Despite the popularity of puddle jumpers, which are a popular type of flotation device for toddlers to wear in water, they do not guarantee safety against drowning. A mother who has experienced the devastating loss of her toddler due to drowning while wearing one, raises awareness on the importance of safety education and swimming skills to prevent similar accidents. She bravely sheds light on her tragic experience to help parents understand that flotation devices alone cannot guarantee absolute safety and that they should not be relied upon as a substitute for constant supervision.

Source

Hughes, Nicole. “The Truth about Puddle Jumpers and Toddler Drowning, from a Grieving Mom.” Her View From Home, 4 Aug. 2022, herviewfromhome.com/puddle-jumpers-drowning/#:~:text=But%20beyond%20the%20delays%20in,and%20that%20water%20is%20safe.