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Such a useful post. It’s like having a good friend who gives you all the answers when you’re wondering what to get…
Safest way to go is floaties. You can blow them up on the kids arm so they are TIGHT. Added advantage is that the child can learn to swim while they are not bogged down by a life jacket or puddle jumper. I find those are so over bearing and raise the kids out of the water instead of inside…
Also floaties can stay on the ENTIRE time the child is in the pool AREA. A tube comes off while they are snacking.
I never post comments, I just like to read but I feel the need to respond here.
As a lifeguard for over a decade I can assure you that BLOW UP FLOATIES are NOT A SAFE option. More than once I have seen a floatie pop or a floatie fall off of a child. These are the children I have had to jump in for. Unless a life-vest or puddle jumper is approved they should NEVER be used. Also please realize that none of these options are ideal, they give parents the feeling of safety but in reality this is a false sense of security. Please take my advice and only use approved devices and even when using them don’t rely on them- never be farther than an arms length from your child.
I use the infant puddle jumper for my babies. It’s great!
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Can’t agree more!! Also a licensed lifeguard and am wondering for years why tubes are even manufactured. THEY ARE UNSAFE!! I have seen many children, even those who know how to swim well, almost drowning while trying to get out of the tube.
Hi! another lifeguard here!
The reason blow ups are so dangerous, if the tube loses a bit of air, the child can fall forward, and Chas Veshulem, you don’t wanna know what can happen next.
Because the tube is still inflated in the back, its extremally hard, if not impossible to get the face out of the water and back into an upright position.
And that’s why I would prefer a puddle jumper over any other floating device, because it gives you the support only in the front. So the child doesn’t have to work hard to keep their face out of the water. No balancing act involved.
And as with any floating device, use ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION!!!!!
Have a fun and safe summer!!