“There are a lot of benefit with such a device. It allows an infant to really free explore a natural environment which is water for them,” Joseph Kim, M.D., an advisor to Otteroo, said.

Once the umbilical cord falls off, the baby is ready for the first bath. Make sure they’re well-prepared for it with the adorable Otteroo.

The doughnut-shape neck floatie allows water babies to discover movement of their arms, legs and feet in the bathtub or pool. Made with toxin-free plastic, it’s pediatrician — and Ciara — approved. Sweet!

It’s taken the nation by storm. If you’ve got a little infant, this could be the thing for you this summer to get them really introduced to the water.

The Otteroo gives babies and young children independent mobility. For kids with special needs it’s an invaluable tool.

If you want to try a baby neck float, either in a pool or in a bathtub, The Bump recommends pediatrician-tested Otteroo. Designed for babies 2 months and older, Otteroo baby neck floats feature a chin rest, click-in safety belt and toxin-free materials.

It’s freaky at first, but babies (and parents!) really do seem to love it. It’s also been reported to be great for kids with special needs.

“He enjoys his bath time now and it’s also good because it helps to strengthen and build his muscle tone,” Kyle Kiesewetter said.

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A flotation device for babies is helping one local family reach strides they did not think were possible.

It’s unlike any other “floatie” you’ve seen before. The Otteroo is a new way to give your baby or young child some independent mobility. Plus, it could help make the transition to swimming easier.

Suddenly my emotions stopped feeling woozy, and they were just like, “Okay, this shit is the cutest. Ever.” Because he was loving it, and he was FINE, and he could breathe, and I was RIGHT THERE.

A baby pool floatie that is equal parts cute and helpful. Ozzy loved it! Since we have been using it wherever we go, pools, lakes, bathtubs. He loves being in the water and kicking around freely.

It’s not just Dr. Kim who sees potential in the product. Baptist Health Hospital in Kentucky is interested in using neck floaties to treat babies in the NICU. And a professor with San Francisco State University is studying how the Otteroo may affect a baby’s development.

Inventor Tiffany Chiu didn’t learn how to swim until college. She designed the Otteroo to help babies learn to love the water before fear sets in. It also teaches babies to control their bodies.

I fully recognize that this look like a torture device (I felt the same way when I saw it) but this thing is magic and babies LOVE it and so do parents. You can use it in the tub or a pool too.

Floating freely in the water provides opportunities for early mobility that are simply impossible on land due to the constant pull of gravity.

But apparently people swear by them. And, if it worked well, how awesome would this be on vacation?

The design is all about comfort, featuring a cushioned chin rest, rounded smooth edges and circular openings for quick water drainage. Made with toxin-free plastic, no harsh smell or chemicals will get in the way of a great swim.

While the sensation may be strange and new at first, babies take to it quickly. The interior rim expands, too, making it a perfect fit every time or easy for a baby and toddler to share.