We got it out of the package and inflated both inner and outer rings and realized the outer ring was perforated only on the inside, some sort of manufacturer issue. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to return it because we didn’t realize until the night before, so I had to use some good ol’ boob tape to patch the hole and make it work.

My son could easily flip over in this so we went with a different style of floaty.

This product is as advertised, but I wouldn't recommend it. The first time I took my 9 month old in the pool, she was a little too hesitant to use the float. The second time (still 9 months) she absolutely loved it and floated in it for like 20 minutes. But by the time it warmed up again she was 10 months old (and had been crawling since 6.5 months) and she tried to crawl out of it (keep in mind it has no harness or buckle). It probably has a longer shelf life if your kid doesn't crawl until later than mine did, but ultimately this float wasn't worth it for us.

This particular design did not work for us. The seat was too big and flimsy for my 9-month-old. She’s on the smaller side, but I wasn’t expecting her to be submerged up to her shoulders. The low-hanging netting design also made it hard for her to stay upright by herself. I wish it was more structured.