The experts recommend parents dress their kids in solid bright colors that cannot blend in with the water.
HOUSTON — With summer break here, many kids and families will head to beaches or pools to stay cool and we want to make sure you stay safe while having a good time.
It’s important to remember that the color of a swimsuit matters. Water safety company ALIVE Solutions tested the visibility of colors and patterns.
The experts recommend parents dress their kids in solid bright colors that cannot blend in with the water. That way, it’s easier to spot a child in distress.
In lakes and dark-bottomed pools, neon orange, green and yellow were the most visible. In light-bottomed pools, neon pink and orange worked the best.