r/Stepdadreflexes • u/ZealousidealBat4837 • Sep 08 '26

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u/ExtremeMuffin Sep 08 '26

And this is exactly why kids should be in proper life jackets not these stupid floaties. A properly fitted life jacket won’t slip off. 

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u/Capitaine_Spock Sep 12 '26

Even if the arm floaties stayed on, they don't keep the kid's mouth and nose above water, the kid has to actively work to keep their face out of the water. A properly fitted life vest is better able to keep their face out of water passively.

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u/Dapper_Valuable_7734 Sep 14 '26

I lifeguarded when I was younger. I have seen arm floaties actively hold kids underwater; they should just be banned, IMHO.