Swimming is at the top of the list of things that make summer fun for kids. But as with most fun things, there are inherent dangers when swimming in lakes or pools. Something that parents might not think about is the color of their children’s bathing suits and how that color choice could potentially be life-saving.
If the bathing suit color blends in with the water, it can be hard to see a child who is in distress. And the best color choice is different for pool swimmers versus lake or pond swimmers.
ALIVE Solutions, Inc, found that Neon Yellow, Green, and Orange were the most visible in lake water. White was a distant fourth, and all other colors had a disappearing effect.
For pools, ALIVE found white and light blue to be the worst choices for visibility underwater. The top choices were neon pink and neon orange.
While nothing makes up for proper use of lifejackets and close supervision, having a neon orange or other safe-colored bathing suit is one more thing that can help keep kids visible and safe in the water.
https://alive-solutions.com/blog/f/buying-swimwearthink-safety
https://alive-solutions.com/blog/f/buying-bathing-suits-for-lakes-open-water
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
