Otteroo uses certified toxin-free plastic sheets that measure in at an unusually thick 0.35mm. The Otteroo has clear and simple safety instructionsвЂ¦ unless you can read Chinese well, how do you know that you are doing the right thing?! WeвЂ™re assuming this barely there, dimply flat surface on the knock-off version is supposed to do the same thing!? Cost Cut 3: Chinese Only Warnings & Instructions ThatвЂ™s why our Otteroo babies look less rigid and more comfortable in our floatie and it also helps to keep the babyвЂ™s chin and mouth above the water. The Otteroo has a chin rest for comfortable head stabilization. The adhesive behind the VELCRO strip and the actual non-industrial strength closure can quickly weaken with exposure to warm water, soap, sun and pool chemicals. Other cheaper alternatives use what appears to be a knock-off, thin version of VELCRO Brand fasteners. The two sides of our floatie are held together by interlocking the top and bottom tabs on the buckle straps. Here are the alarming differences arising from their excessive cost cutting that you should be aware of.Д¬ost Cut 1: Weak Knock-Off Velcro Brand Closures

No wonder these companies can sell their neck floaties for impossibly low pricesвЂ¦the actual materials and the manufacturing costs including labor must be dirt cheapвЂ¦ When we opened the neck float deliveries shipped directly from China, we could instantly feel the difference. How companies cut costs in scary ways to sell you cheap floaties. How Much Is Your Baby Product Really Worth? We purchased all the baby neck floats we could from American-based вЂreliableвЂ™ online stores and below are the frightening results But, like you, we donвЂ™t want to put our babies in anything thatвЂ™s dangerous or potentially toxic.

While ours is tested by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-accredited lab for quality assurance, we also know that you can buy a seemingly similar float for $3 to $8 (including shipping from China!) Scary!Д«eing moms and bargain hunters ourselves, we totally get it. We know you have a similar decision to make when considering OtterooвЂ™s price tag. Sometimes you get a jackpot more often you get something like a phone charger that catches on fire or a plastic sack instead of a silk shift dress directly from China. When the cheaper alternative looks like a little too good a bargain to be true, you know it's a gamble. However, the head-spinning risks of buying cheap baby toys online should be considered. When confronted with this online shopping dilemma, especially for baby products that your kid may only use for a couple of years, the significant discrepancy in price is alluring. Check out these 7 science-backed benefits.В рџЋ‰рџ™ЊрџЏЅрџ’¦В Ok, IвЂ™m sold!

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