Safety experts reveal that neon, bright colors and limited patterns could save a child's life. ALIVE solutions, an aquatic safety educational resource, tested a variety of colors and patterns in what it deemed “dark bottom” or “blue bottom” bodies of water. The company tested swimsuit colors in 2019, and expanded its research to 2023, which involved analyzing the most visible patterns in bodies of water with dark bottoms. The 2023 test confirmed and elaborated on the idea that neon colors are the way to go. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Is your child's swimsuit safe?

Source: CNN June 11, 2024 19:14 UTC