Floaties are often seen as safety tools, but they are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

They can:

• Create a false sense of safety
• Slip off or deflate without warning
• Put swimmers in unsafe positions

What helps keep swimmers safe:

• U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets
• Swim lessons
• Active, constant supervision

Floaties can be used for play, but they should never replace proper safety measures.