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Yahoo
a day ago
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Kourtney Kardashian Responds to Backlash for Having Son, 21 Months, on a Boat Without a Life Vest: I 'Honestly Didn't Think'
'Thank you for making me aware," the mom of four wrote on social media in response to the backlashNEED TO KNOW Kourtney Kardashian Barker has responded to backlash for having her 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen on a boat without a life vest 'Good looking out. Honestly didn't think about some of the dangers,' she wrote in a social media post, revealing she has since purchased a life vest for her youngest child Kardashian Barker shares Rocky with husband Travis Barker, and she is also a mom to three kids with ex Scott DisickKourtney Kardashian Barker is learning from her mistakes. The Lemme founder, 46, shared an Instagram post on Friday, Aug. 8, that included a photo of 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen on a boat without a life vest. A day later, and after she faced backlash for the safety hazard, Kardashian Barker shared a post on her Instagram Stories, speaking out about the controversy. 'Update: bought a life vest that fits!' the mom of four wrote over a screenshot of an infant life vest. 'Good looking out. Honestly didn't think about some of the dangers,' Kardashian Barker continued. 'Thank you for making me aware and hopefully this helps make other mommies aware of the dangers of certain types of boating without a life vest.' Other images included in her Aug. 8 post indicated that Kardashian Barker was in Idaho, where it is required that children 14 years of age and younger must wear a life vest while on the water. Fans expressed concern on social media about Kardashian Barker's move to not have her youngest child wear protective gear during the boat outing. 'Great photo except for the fact the child has no life jacket on,' one person wrote in the comments section of her post. 'You can make those kinds of decisions for yourself. But don't make a decision like that for your child. PLEASE," they added. A user on Reddit said, "Rocky should be wearing a life jacket. Such dangerous neglect," as another wrote, "Kids on boats should always be wearing appropriate life vests, and it looks like it's sitting in the seat right next to them." 'C'mon Kourt. You both should be wearing life jackets ... everyone on that boat should be,' one other person commented on Instagram. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kardashian Barker later shared the same photo of herself and son Rocky on her Instagram Stories on Aug. 8. Over the image, she highlighted World Breastfeeding Week. "Blessed and grateful for this beautiful life and experience together with my baby," she wrote, in part. Kardashian Barker welcomed Rocky in November 2023 with husband Travis Barker. She is also a mom to three children with ex Scott Disick: sons Mason, 15, and Reign, 10, plus daughter Penelope, 13. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
a day ago
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Kourtney Kardashian Responds to Backlash for Having Son, 21 Months, on a Boat Without a Life Vest: I 'Honestly Didn't Think'
'Thank you for making me aware," the mom of four wrote on social media in response to the backlashNEED TO KNOW Kourtney Kardashian Barker has responded to backlash for having her 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen on a boat without a life vest 'Good looking out. Honestly didn't think about some of the dangers,' she wrote in a social media post, revealing she has since purchased a life vest for her youngest child Kardashian Barker shares Rocky with husband Travis Barker, and she is also a mom to three kids with ex Scott DisickKourtney Kardashian Barker is learning from her mistakes. The Lemme founder, 46, shared an Instagram post on Friday, Aug. 8, that included a photo of 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen on a boat without a life vest. A day later, and after she faced backlash for the safety hazard, Kardashian Barker shared a post on her Instagram Stories, speaking out about the controversy. 'Update: bought a life vest that fits!' the mom of four wrote over a screenshot of an infant life vest. 'Good looking out. Honestly didn't think about some of the dangers,' Kardashian Barker continued. 'Thank you for making me aware and hopefully this helps make other mommies aware of the dangers of certain types of boating without a life vest.' Other images included in her Aug. 8 post indicated that Kardashian Barker was in Idaho, where it is required that children 14 years of age and younger must wear a life vest while on the water. Fans expressed concern on social media about Kardashian Barker's move to not have her youngest child wear protective gear during the boat outing. 'Great photo except for the fact the child has no life jacket on,' one person wrote in the comments section of her post. 'You can make those kinds of decisions for yourself. But don't make a decision like that for your child. PLEASE," they added. A user on Reddit said, "Rocky should be wearing a life jacket. Such dangerous neglect," as another wrote, "Kids on boats should always be wearing appropriate life vests, and it looks like it's sitting in the seat right next to them." 'C'mon Kourt. You both should be wearing life jackets ... everyone on that boat should be,' one other person commented on Instagram. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kardashian Barker later shared the same photo of herself and son Rocky on her Instagram Stories on Aug. 8. Over the image, she highlighted World Breastfeeding Week. "Blessed and grateful for this beautiful life and experience together with my baby," she wrote, in part. Kardashian Barker welcomed Rocky in November 2023 with husband Travis Barker. She is also a mom to three children with ex Scott Disick: sons Mason, 15, and Reign, 10, plus daughter Penelope, 13. Read the original article on People
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fans call out Kourtney Kardashian over son's safety on boat: Why parents still skip safety gear and the risks they're taking
Kourtney Kardashian Barker just dropped some sweet summer boat pics of her family, probably thinking they'd get the usual 'so cute!' and 'mom goals!' comments. But the internet had other plans. Instead, a wave of followers zoomed in on the fact that her 1-year-old son, Rocky Thirteen, wasn't wearing a life jacket. Cue the mom-shaming, safety lectures, and heated debates in the comments section. Kourtney replied back to her fans. 'Update: bought a life vest that fits.' She also wrote, 'Good looking out. Honestly didn't think about some of the dangers. Thank you for making me aware and hopefully this helps make other mommies aware of the dangers of certain types of boating without a life vest." As per PEOPLE, she shared the post on her Instagram story. Now, celebrity or not, this isn't new territory. Every summer, someone gets called out for letting their kids skip the safety gear, especially when there's water involved. But it begs the question: why do so many parents still skip the life jacket rule, even when they know the risks? The 'it's just a quick ride' mindset One of the most common reasons parents give for skipping the vest? 'It's just a quick trip,' or 'We're not going far.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you Can be Too Old for Learn More Undo It's like thinking you don't need a seatbelt because you're only driving around the block. But boating accidents and falls overboard happen in seconds—and often in calm, sunny weather when people least expect it. Comfort vs. safety Let's be real, life jackets aren't the comfiest thing for little ones. They're bulky, they ride up, and toddlers aren't exactly known for sitting still. Parents sometimes give in to whining or think, 'I'll just hold them.' But even the strongest swimmer or most attentive parent can't always react in time if a child slips overboard. The 'I'm right here' illusion A lot of parents believe that because they're right next to their child, the risk is basically zero. But on a moving boat, distractions happen fast, adjusting a rope, grabbing a snack, answering a phone. That split-second of looking away is all it takes. Water safety experts say supervision is critical, but it's never a substitute for a life jacket, especially for kids under 13. In fact, in the US and Canada, most provinces and states have laws requiring them. When it's a Kardashian, the stakes get higher, not because the risks are any different, but because millions of followers are watching. Public figures are unofficial role models, whether they like it or not. When parents see celebrities skipping safety gear, it can normalize the idea that it's 'not a big deal.' Why this matters more than you think Here's the thing, life jackets aren't just for 'non-swimmers' or 'bad swimmers.' They're for everyone, because cold water shock, boat wakes, or even a sudden lurch can throw anyone off balance. For kids, their small size means they can't recover as easily if they hit the water. In Canada, drowning is the second-leading cause of death for kids under 5. In the US, it's the leading cause of unintentional injury death for kids ages 1–4. Most of these tragedies are preventable with proper safety gear.
2 days ago
- Entertainment
Kourtney Kardashian Barker addresses backlash over son's boat photo without life vest
The reality star thanked her followers for pointing out the safety concerns. 2:47 Kourtney Kardashian Barker is responding to the backlash after sharing photos of her 1-year-old son, Rocky Thirteen, on a boat without a life vest. On Friday, the reality star posted a series of family getaway snapshots, including one where she was seen holding her son on the back of the boat without a life vest. The image quickly sparked criticism from followers, who expressed concern about the safety of the child whom Kardashian Barker welcomed in November 2023 with husband Travis Barker. "What no life vests? Isn't that against the law....???," one user commented, another wrote, "Shouldn't that kid be wearing a life jacket?" The U.S. Coast Guard advises that children under 13 wear a properly fitted, Coast Guard-approved life jacket on moving vessels. A day after the post, Kardashian Barker responded to the feedback, writing over a screenshot of a baby life vest: "Update: bought a life vest that fits!" "Good looking out. Honestly didn't think about some of the dangers," she continued. "Thank you for making me aware and hopefully this helps make other mommies aware of the dangers of certain types of boating without a life vest." In addition to Rocky, Kardashian Barker is also a mom to three children, Mason, Reign and Penelope, whom she shares with ex Scott Disick. Meanwhile, Barker is also dad to Landon, Alabama, and his stepdaughter Atiana, all of whom he shares with ex-wife Shanna Moakler.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kourtney Kardashian responds to backlash over not putting 21-month-old son in life vest
Last Friday, Kourtney Kardashian Barker received substantial backlash over neglecting to put her 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen Barker in a life vest while aboard a small boat during their family vacation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Idaho state law mandates that 'all children under the age of 14 must wear an approved life jacket when they are aboard a boat 19 feet in length or less whenever the boat is underway or under power.' The 46-year-old reality star boasts 283.4M social media followers - many of whom were concerned and outraged - like user @janettparks, who commented: 'Child endangerment per Idaho law.' 'Please, please put a life jacket on that sweet babe!' Instagram user @bcudini agreed. 'What no life vests?' Instagram user @calkins5039 blasted. 'Isn't that against the law?' Instagram user @sue_branagan commented: 'POV Please use a life vest on your child. In that huge boat accident in Tahoe, the only two people that survived were wearing life vests. All the rest died when the boat capsized.' 'Protects her son's face from the internet but doesn't protect him from possibly drowning... priorities,' Instagram user @lifeofrylee84 scoffed. Instagram user @danielle_mamma_of_two wrote: 'No life jacket? And the mother of the year award goes to...' On Saturday, Kourtney announced that she had officially purchased a $69.99 Stohlquist 'Infant' life jacket that 'fits' little Rocky. 'Good looking out. Honestly, didn't think about some of the dangers,' Kardashian wrote in response. 'Thank you for making me aware and hopefully this helps make other mommies aware of the dangers of certain types of boating without a life vest.' The Calabasas socialite and her son were joined in Idaho by her neighbor-turned-husband Travis Barker, whom she wed three years ago. Kourtney shared one snap of herself seated next to the 48-year-old Grammy-nominated drummer's 26-year-old stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, who's biological father is retired boxer Oscar De La Hoya. Missing from the woodsy family fun were Travis' two children - son Landon, 21; and daughter Alabama, 18 - from his three-year marriage to Miss USA 1995 Shanna Moakler, which ended in 2008. Kardashian also welcomed three older children - daughter Penelope, 13; son Mason, 15; and son Reign, 10 - during her on/off nine-year relationship with Talentless CEO Scott Disick, which ended in 2015. The 46-year-old reality star boasts 283.4M social media followers - many of whom were concerned and outraged - like user @janettparks, who commented: 'Child endangerment per Idaho law' Instagram user @sue_branagan commented: 'POV Please use a life vest on your child. In that huge boat accident in Tahoe, the only two people that survived were wearing life vests. All the rest died when the boat capsized' Kardashian wrote in response: 'Good looking out. Honestly, didn't think about some of the dangers. Thank you for making me aware and hopefully this helps make other mommies aware of the dangers of certain types of boating without a life vest' Barker will host four upcoming 5K Run Travis Run races starting with September 20 at Jackson Park in Chicago, and tickets range between $59-$1,680. The half-Armenian beauty will soon begin production on the seventh season of her family's Hulu reality show, The Kardashians. Kourtney was technically the first member of her family to star in a reality show - The Simple Life-inspired eight-episode series Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive, which aired in 2005 on E! Kardashian happens to be one of the few college graduates in her family as she holds a bachelor's degree in theatre arts from the University of Arizona. The 5ft brunette keeps busy running her lifestyle website Poosh and her sugar-filled vitamin and botanical supplement company Lemme.
