06/17/2026
Puddle jumpers and other flotation devices can be harmful because:
🫧 They give kids a false sense of security and can contribute to INCREASED risk of drowning. How easy is it for a child to take off their puddle jumper when they get out to have a snack, only to jump back in the pool expecting to magically float because that's been their only experience in the water.
🫧 They give parents a false sense of security. You should be within arms' reach of any child under 8 at all times. If you're swimming with multiple children and can't manage that, then swimming might not be the best activity for you in that moment 🫶 Spray parks are a great, safer alternative.
🫧 They teach kids the "drowning position." Unlike adults, young kids cannot maintain a vertical position in the water for long, becauae of their disproportionately bigger heads. In order to get their face out of the water and breathe, they need to learn to swim and float horizontally.
Share this with your friends who have kids under 5! Let's spread awareness about the risks of using puddle jumpers 🩵
