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 ...

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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 ...

As temperatures rise this spring and people head out on boats to enjoy area lakes and rivers, several local groups are again partnering to keep those boaters safe. Pam Fair, executive director of Safe ...

Stay safe on the water with one of the best life jackets. Also known as a personal flotation device or PFD, a life jacket stands as the cornerstone of aquatic preparedness. In fact, in some U.S.

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 ...