What are the Safest Swimsuit Colors?

• 2023

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• Lyndsey Frey

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This webpage discusses how the color of a child's swimsuit can impact their safety in water. Bright, neon colors like orange, yellow, and green are easiest to see and help spot children quickly. Popular colors like blue and white can blend into the water or look like debris. While choosing bright swimsuits is important, it also emphasizes that active supervision is crucial for preventing drowning accidents. It suggests assigning an adult as a "designated watcher" and teaching kids how to swim to improve safety around water.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child, Preschool; Clothing; Color; Drowning; Swimming; Swimming Pools

Institutions: Akron Children's Hospital

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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