Swimmable mermaid tails are not marketed as toys and all purchased tails come with usage and supervision recommendations," Jamie Boutin of Red Deer, Alta., wrote in an email.

“Lycra mermaid tails are a magical way to have fun in the water. For a four-year-old who wants to use it in a backyard 10ft paddling pool that’s waist deep, it’s probably not [safe].

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Under the Mermaid Tail section on the company's website, they explain that mermaid tails are sacred and beautiful, which is why they offer them to both adults and kids alike. Mermaid tails can be ...

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International website Fin Fun offers both kids and adult sized tails, with adult versions costing approximately £48.10, shipped from the US.