Said floats are for the children (4)

I believe the answer is:

boys

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'the children' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for boys that I've seen before include "They will be themselves, it's said" , "Lads" , "Young men" , "Beach --, group" , "Male children" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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