The list of gear to remember for a day on the water is seemingly endless. While all the fancy new electronics and accessories are fun additions to any watercraft, everyone needs one critical accessory ...

But there's one thing both water babies and poolside loungers need to stay safe in and around the water: a quality life vest. The best dog life jackets can keep accidents from turning into tragedies.

What was intended as a touching tribute quickly turned controversial, as critics accused the couple of being “irresponsible” for allowing their young daughter on a boat without a life vest.