Emilie Kiser addresses video of son not wearing life jacket on boat
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Key Points:
- Emilie Kiser addressed criticism after a video showed her 16-month-old son on a boat without a life jacket, acknowledging her child should have worn it the entire time and expressing regret for the lapse.
- The video, posted and later deleted by influencer Madi Curtis, was from a June boating trip in Mallorca; Kiser's statement came amid public anger linked to the accidental drowning of her older son Trigg in May 2025.
- Kiser, who is pregnant with her third child, expressed understanding of the public's pain and emphasized her commitment to learning from mistakes and advocating for child safety.
- Following Trigg's death by drowning in their backyard pool, Emilie Kiser has actively promoted drowning prevention measures such as pool fences and swimming lessons, urging parents to take full accountability for child safety.
- U.S. Coast Guard law mandates children under 13 wear life jackets on boats underway, and safety advocates recommend all passengers wear them to prevent accidents.
