The colour of a child’s swimsuit could impact their safety at a swimming pool or the beach as per water safety experts.
A child’s swimsuit colour can significantly impact their visibility in the water, which is crucial in preventing drownings. Bright and contrasting colours stand out more clearly against the water, making it easier for lifeguards and parents to spot a child quickly, especially in an emergency.
Per an article by CTV News, people should avoid swimsuits in light blue, grey, or green as they can blend with the water and pool surroundings, making it difficult to spot a child.
Bright and contrasting colours such as neon yellow, orange, pink, and bright red are recommended as these colours are visible both underwater and on the surface.
Alive Solutions, a company providing aquatic safety expert services, conducted an experiment to see which colours are easier to spot underwater using 14 different colours, and neons won for visibility in all environments.
