Boating is the sport. Enjoy it safely. All life jackets are PFDs, but not all PFDs are life jackets. Because you love them. Drowning is often a silent killer.
Children can slip under the water unnoticed even with an adult nearby.
They can fall overboard in a second and may not have the physical ability to keep their head above water. Teens and adults should wear PFDs on boats and on inner tubes. Buying a PFD Be sure it is Coast Guard approved. Check for a snug fit. Get a PFD that will support the wearer's head and keep it out of water in case they lose consciousness.