While I am glad you are concerned about your child's safety and warning people about a potential product's hazzard, I do have to comment on this.

The blow up floaties that go on a child's arms when they are in a pool are not an approved floatation device as these can be easily popped. The only approved floatation device is a life vest that goes over a child's head and buckles around the waist.

It is up to the parents to make sure their kids are safe when in the water. If your child does not know how to swim do not assume "floaties" will be enough protection for you child. It is up to you to make sure they are safe. If your child can not swim it is better to have them wear a life vest than the arm "floaties".

I am pretty sure Speedo does not market this suit as a substitute for a life vest.