Expert issues stark warning to parents over children's arm bands in the pool

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Expert issues stark warning to parents over children's arm bands in the pool
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SWIMMING experts have issued a warning to mums and dads, saying children’s arm bands don’t provide as much safety as many of us tend to assume. The stark warning comes, as parents jet o…

"I'm begging parents not to take their eyes off their children when they're in or around water."FABULOUS FIVER: SPEND £5 AND GET A £25 WELCOME BONUS

"You throw your kid in a floatie and think: 'Oh, that's all they need.' It's really the furthest thing from the truth." Instead, the gurus strongly advised signing kids up to swimming lessons - with research showing this will reduce the risk of drowning by a whopping 88 per cent. That being said, another pro, Natalie Livingston, reminded that just because a child knows how to swim, parents shouldn't assume there is no risk of drowning."People can have medical events, can get a cramp, can get tired and can have someone else pull them under."

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