Experts say they can potentially pose a drowning risk.
Babies look cute doing pretty much everything, but think twice before trying one seemingly adorable summer activity."Baby neck floats" may be popping up all over social media, but the pint-sized swim aids shouldn't go anywhere near infants' necks, experts say, because any air-filled floatie can potentially deflate, putting kids at risk of drowning.
Baby neck floats first started gaining popularity a few years ago, and parents now regularly use them in bathtubs, pools, and even in"baby spas." Some manufacturers claim that getting children in the water at a young age allows them to move freely and explore. While others agree that infants can enjoy water activities, experts are not convinced this is the way to do it.
Even if the neck rings do what they claim, the potential risk is one experts can't get behind. The AAP cautions against babies using any air-filled swimming aids at all because any deflation immediately takes away their buoyancy. "As a company of mothers and aunties, we place safety as the number one priority that trumps all other goals, and have always ensured that our products, unlike those found on eBay, Walmart, and Amazon, have met U.S. regulations and safety standards," Otteroo founder Tiffany Chiu told Good Housekeeping in 2017."Since the recall, our Otteroo floaties feature design updates and thickness for safety and comfort.
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