Reality TV star Paris Hilton inadvertently drew criticism for using an incorrectly fastened life vest on her one-year-old son, Phoenix, while swimming in a pool in Maui.
The incident, captured in a TikTok video shared by Hilton, showed her playfully interacting with her son in the water, but viewers were quick to express concern about the safety vest, which was clearly fastened backward around Phoenix's body.
Amidst the flurry of comments, one mother kindly pointed out to Hilton that the life jacket was on incorrectly. "Hey momma just a tip from another puddle jumper mom, I think it's on backwards. But I love this video pure joy," she wrote.
Hilton responded promptly, acknowledging the mistake: "Oops! Thank you! I never let him out of my arms. Thought it was backwards too, I said that to the person who I bought it from & they said it was on right. But thank you so much for letting me know."
The "Simple Life" star emphasized that she had full control over the situation and never allowed Phoenix out of her arms. However, the incident highlighted the importance of proper water safety precautions for young children.
Hilton has faced similar criticism in the past. Earlier this month, she shared a video showing her children improperly harnessed into forward-facing car seats. She later listened to her fans' advice and updated her "Sliving Mom Van," ensuring that her children were properly facing backward and strapped in correctly.
"I love that you showed you were vulnerable and not perfect and took the advice," one fan commented on her updated video. "No one is perfect. Love you," Paris wrote back.
Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, welcomed their son Phoenix via surrogate in February 2023. The couple also revealed that they welcomed a daughter through surrogacy on Thanksgiving.
Before becoming a mother, Hilton expressed her excitement and anticipation about starting a family. "We talk about it every single day," she said of late night convos with Carter. "I’m just trying to figure out the time in my schedule because I have so many projects happening, and I just launched my media company, 11:11 Media. So there’s a lot happening, but that is definitely one of my top priorities."
Paris Hilton's incident with her son's life vest serves as a reminder to all parents and caregivers about the crucial importance of water safety for young children. It also highlights the power of constructive feedback from concerned individuals to help ensure the well-being of children.
