Health Tip: Kids Should Wear Life Jackets

(HealthDay News) -- Life jackets, when used and fitted properly, provide extra safety for children in or around water.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests:

• Show your child how to put on a life jacket properly.
• Always fasten a life jacket according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Never use an inflatable ring, raft or toy in place of a life jacket.
• Adults should always wear life jackets, too, to set a good example.