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06.19.08, 07:12 AM General Topics
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Are water wings okay for a 2.5 yo or is that too young? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:12 AM Flag
 

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ok if you are with her/him. never alone [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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oh, I shouldn't leave him alone in a pool at that age? had no idea. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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don't tie weights to him either. signed safety mom [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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oops. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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Water wings are poor flotation devices. A flotation device that you can strap on is a better idea. Speedo makes them for children. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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like life jackets? the other other thing I saw was a speedo suit with a floatation device built in. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Yes, but they aren't called life jackets. I'll get a URL for you... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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Here it is. It's called a "swim vest." It comes in better colors than the one pictured; DD's is purple and blue. http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1841.htm [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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thank you so much! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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these are good. 2.5 is too young for waterskiing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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although my 2yo does enjoy snorkling [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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you don't let him spearfish do you? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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goodness, no. too sharp. But cliff diving is ok, so long as he wears his helmet. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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Water wings are terrible floatation devices. Other than PFDs that are certified for use on boats, no floatie-type things should be used with DCs until they can swim on their own. They give both parent and child a crutch that can lead to parents being less diligent about supervising a DC in the water and a DC to overestimate their ability to swim. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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