Paris Hilton's Water Safety Slip-up Draws Criticism for Improper Life Jacket Usage

Reality star Paris Hilton faced criticism after posting a video on TikTok showing her one-year-old son, Phoenix, wearing a life jacket incorrectly fastened backwards while swimming in a pool in Maui.

Paris Hilton, the infamous socialite and reality star, recently made headlines for a concerning safety incident involving her one-year-old son, Phoenix. In a TikTok video posted by Hilton, she is seen playing with her son in a swimming pool while both are wearing swimsuits. However, eagle-eyed followers noticed that Phoenix's life jacket was incorrectly fastened backwards around his body, raising concerns about his safety.

As the video circulated on social media, followers expressed their disapproval in the comments section, criticizing Hilton for the improper use of the safety device. Many pointed out that the life jacket was not providing adequate protection for Phoenix and could have put him at risk of drowning.

"Hey momma just a tip from another puddle jumper mom i think it's on backwards. But i love this video pure joy," one concerned mom commented.

Unfazed by the criticism, Hilton responded to the comments with an "Oops" and reassured her fans that she had full control over the situation. She added that she had purchased the life jacket from someone who had assured her it was on correctly.

However, Hilton's response did not appease her critics, who argued that as a mother, it was her responsibility to ensure her child's safety and to have properly checked the life jacket before using it.

Following the backlash, Hilton has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Her representatives have also remained silent on the matter.

This incident is not the first time that Hilton has faced criticism for her parenting practices. Earlier this month, she came under fire after sharing a video of her children improperly harnessed into forward-facing car seats.

Hilton's response to the criticism in that instance was more receptive. She listened to the advice of her fans and days later, showed off her updated "Sliving Mom Van" with her "cuties crew," which included her six-month-old daughter London. The kids were now properly facing backwards and strapped in correctly.

While Hilton may be new to parenting, she has a responsibility to ensure the safety of her children and to seek advice from experts when necessary. It is hoped that she will learn from this experience and prioritize the well-being of her little ones above all else.

In the meantime, parents are reminded to always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using safety devices for their children and to never assume that a product is on correctly without checking it themselves.