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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

Baby neck floats can cause ‘death or serious injury’, FDA warns

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned about the potential dangers of using baby neck floats for performing water therapy on children, especially if they have special needs.

Experts have for years warned of the dangers of using baby neck floats – defined by the FDA as inflatable plastic rings worn around the neck that allow children to float freely in water – as well.

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