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To ensure that everybody is safe in the water, there are give different flotation devices; an offshore life jacket, near-shore buoyancy vest, a flotation aid, a throwable device and a special use device.

To make life much more simple, it is easier to choose simply between a life jacket and a buoyancy aid for your little ones in the water.

The main difference between these is competency swimming; if you are a competent swimmer in sheltered waters, then you can use a buoyancy aid, but if not then a life jacket should be used at all times.

The good news is, once you have chosen and invested in your life jacket, these typically last for almost 10 years. If you are buying one specifically for a baby, you will need to then reinvest again as your little one grows, but the good news is that you only really need to buy once or twice.

Check out our guide to the best life jackets for kids. ‍

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You can often hire fancy dress costumes ready for events like Halloween, but if you are looking to invest in a costume that can be used all year round, we have the outfits for you.

Our list of the best nine police costumes compile outfits that look realistic, come with extra goodies and are a reasonable price. A lot of these are readily available on Amazon or from well known brands, so you can rest assured that these are worth buying.

With the best kids police costume, your child will look super cool, feel like a police officer and want to wear it over and over again!

For more fancy dress fun, you can also take a look at these kids' Halloween costumes and these baby fancy dress ideas.

So, you're looking for the perfect instrument to help your child become the next Mozart...

Is it better to buy a kids' keyboard or piano? We hear you ask.

A keyboard has much more flexibility than the piano, which is one major positive to these models and the reason why we have compiled this list of the best keyboards for kids. A keyboard has a selection of sounds, notes and instrumental voices, which can be used for all sorts of musical composing and performing.

Casio and Yamaha are the most popular brands of keyboard, both are very high quality and either would make an excellent choice for your child.

We have included both Casio and Yamaha in this list, amongst many other great kids' keyboards, to help you find the perfect keyboard for your mini musician.

There is a number of things to consider when buying a kids' punching bag.

You need to make sure it is the correct size for your little one, you need to buy one appropriate for the space that you have, and you need to ensure you have all the necessary equipment to get boxing safely.

We have made that easy with this guide to the 10 best punching bags for kids, available to buy now.

Punching bags are suitable for kids of any age, with some brands even catering to children as young as two. Therefore, it is safe for your child to learn to box, as long as you are fully prepared and they are completely protected.

With our list of the 10 best kids' punching bags and sets, there is something for any age including many that come with extra accessories to get you started.