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Emilie Kiser Calls for Baby Life Jackets, Announces Pregnancy

7/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On July 28, 2026, Emilie Kiser replied to a video posted by Madi Curtis that showed her 16-month-old son Teddy without a life jacket on a Mallorca boat.
She said the child should have worn a life jacket, “should have done better,” recalling that their son Trigg drowned at three in their backyard pool on May 18, 2025.
Kiser, who promotes safety, announced she is pregnant while discussing forgiving her husband on Jay Shetty’s 2026 podcast.

History

Historical Context

President Gerald Ford signed the 1975 National Safe Boating Act, mandating life-jackets after the Coast Guard reported high drowning rates. The National Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It!” campaign and a 2007 Delta initiative lifted life-jacket use from 6.2% to 12.2% while 90% of drowning victims were unprotected. Emilie Kiser’s 2024 apology reflects this long-standing safety push.

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Story summary

On July 28, 2026, Emilie Kiser replied to a video posted by Madi Curtis that showed her 16-month-old son Teddy without a life jacket on a Mallorca boat.
She said the child should have worn a life jacket, “should have done better,” recalling that their son Trigg drowned at three in their backyard pool on May 18, 2025.
Kiser, who promotes safety, announced she is pregnant while discussing forgiving her husband on Jay Shetty’s 2026 podcast.

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