Product Description : From the ManufacturerSoft, high-quality nylon fabric won't stick to skin Product Description : Swimways 00056 Soft Swimmies - Step 4 Ages 3 to 5. Step 4 -Original design with softer fabric. All features of the original Swimmies, plus soft fabric that doesn't stick to the skin. Heavy duty construction. Soft non stick fabric covered floats won't stick to skin. Graphics and design match the Swim Sweat We originally got these for my daughter, who then passed them on to my son when she learned how to swim. They've been used for at least four years, not a lot each year, but maybe once or twice a week during the summers. They were accidentally left in a pool overnight and were half bleached out, yet are as soft as the day we bought them.These swimmies are great for two main reasons: They have a flat side to them which makes them fit the arm better and makes them more comfortable, and they are covered in a fabric that also provides comfort and reduces the chances of irritated skin that I often noticed with the plain plastic swimmies.My son weighs about 50 pounds and they hold him up no problem. I don't remember having to add air to them, but maybe we've added air once or twice since we've gotten them. They are reliable and last for a long time. Next year I think we will be passing them to our youngest. I highly recommend them! Cannot recommend these enough, work awesome and are so much more comfortable than the vinyl floaties. Your child will appreciate using these instead! Love this product. However, we were not able to use the swimmies in our local pool, since the life guard told us that they are not allowed. Instead I have to use a life vest (something that goes around the shoulders). Well, we will use the swimmies when we go on our trips to Europe.
