Water safety: Pediatrician shares mistakes to avoid amid rise in drownings [Video]

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which released data this month showing that drownings are on the rise among kids under the age of 15.

While there are countless water safety products on the market, it can be hard for parents and caregivers to know which ones are effective.

In a TikTok video that has gone viral with over 2.8 million views, one mom highlighted the confusion around buying life jackets for kids. Due to search rank and thousands of positive reviews, she said she accidentally bought a swim vest online.

Although the product was properly labeled by the seller, this vest offered less protection and wasn’t recommended by experts — unlike a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, also known as a personal flotation device.

For example, searching “toddler life jacket” …