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False Security: How Flotation Devices Put Your Child At Risk And Delay Swim Skills
🌊 Introduction When summer hits and the pool calls, many parents instinctively reach for flotation devices—puddle jumpers, arm floaties, or inflatable rings—to keep their little ones “safe.” But what if the very tools meant to protect children are actually putting them at risk? More and more water safety experts are sounding the alarm: flotation devices can create a dangerous false sense of security—for both children and adults. Worse, they may be conditioning kids into unsa
Steffi Ketzler
Jun 14, 20253 min read
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