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Paris Hilton wanted to share a sweet video of her 19-month-old son walking and crawling all over a boat — but was immediately hit with backlash from concerned followers wondering where the toddler's life jacket was.

"Watching Phoenix explore the world has been so special to me! I am so grateful to be a #SlivingMom," Hilton — who shares Phoenix and 9-month-old daughter London with husband Carter Reum — captioned her recent TikTok video, which features Phoenix walking unsteadily all across the boat, including on top of netting that shows the rushing water below.

The comments section of the post — which was set to Ed Sheeran's "Photograph" — quickly filled up with messages of worry for Hilton's little boy.

"Momma, please have him wear a life jacket always on a boat!! Stuff happens. That's why they're called accidents. With love," one person commented.

"My anxiety not seeing him in a life jacket! Can never be too safe on the water!" another wrote.

" Ya, we are all here for the life vest advice right?" A third follower asked. "Beautiful boat, beautiful life, still safer with the jacket."

"Please please have a life jacket on him, they run off so fast, and the edges are open to the water," another person begged. "I say it bc I truly care."

Hilton, for her part, acknowledged her fans' concern and defended her decision to not have Phoenix in a life vest as he wandered around.

Paris Hilton arrives to testify at the House Committee on Ways and Means hearing on "Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting Americas Children" on June 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. Two months later, Hilton defended herself... Paris Hilton arrives to testify at the House Committee on Ways and Means hearing on "Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting Americas Children" on June 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. Two months later, Hilton defended herself against fans who criticized her for not putting her 1-year-old son in a life jacket while on a boat. Samuel Corum/Getty Images

"Hey Mamma's, thank you for the advice & always caring about my #CutesieCrew," she wrote in response. "It's a big boat & my husband and I are following him around everywhere & watching like hawks. My babies are my world!"

Other fans took Hilton's side in the matter, lambasting her other TikTok followers for criticizing her parenting choices.

"Can you imagine sharing your precious baby with people and all they do is tell you what you're doing wrong!" one person asked. "You are such a good mama!! She's RIGHT THERE W/HIM!!!"

"Came straight to the comments just to see how many people are trying to judge her as a mother," another commented. "How sad, she is s fantastic mother!!!"

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