The article discusses the author's transition from lifeguarding to travel writing, emphasizing the importance of water safety. With years of experience in jobs related to water safety, the author shares tips for safe swimming, particularly highlighting the dangers of inflatable floaties, which can easily fail. Instead, she recommends using U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for non-swimmers and weak swimmers. The author also lists must-have safety products for vacationers, ensuring an enjoyable and secure experience at water bodies during summer.
One of the biggest mistakes I see families make-whether at the pool, beach, or lake-is the improper use of inflatables. Arm floaties and baby pool floats may look cute for family photos, but they aren't reliable in terms of keeping non-swimmers above water.
In fact, my waterpark banned the use of outside inflatables entirely because of how hazardous they can be.
I strongly recommend that non-swimmers and weak swimmers-regardless of age-only use U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)-approved devices.
This experience made me into the safety-conscious traveller I am today, and I still find myself using the knowledge I gained as a lifeguard.
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