Speedo inflatable arm bands?

Question

How the heck do I inflate these? No air is going in. Help please.

Answer 1

To inflate, squeeze the base of the valve and blow. Same thing apply when you want to let air out. To deflate, squeeze the base of the valve and gently squeeze the armband. If you do it correctly, You will hear the sound of air escaping. Just continue to squeeze the armband until it is flat.

Answer 2

They should have the one way saftey valves. You have to squeeze the valve as you blow it up. Then to let the air out squeeze the valve and gently put pressure on on the armband to get all the air out.