CHOOSING THE RIGHT SWIMWEAR NOT ONLY MEANS THEY ARE EASY TO SPOT, BUT IF THEY DO SLIP UNDER THE WATER THEY ARE EASILY AND QUICKLY SPOTTED

As we come into summer you and your family might be spending more time around water. From splashing at the beach, swimming in a pool, or playing in a backyard paddling pool water is often nearby.

Here are our key tips to choosing the best swimsuit for water safety and why buying safe swimwear for toddlers (including neon swimsuits for kids) can make all the difference.

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How to Choose the Best Swimsuit for Water Safety & Sun Protection

Swimwear plays a key role in water safety. It means little ones are easier to see when you're supervising, you can find them quickly if they do slip under the water and protects their delicate skin from sunburn

Bright Swimwear

Visibility is critical in water safety. Bright-coloured swimwear means kids spotted easily, whether in a pool or open water. Avoid dark or muted tones that blend with the water or sand.

Although supervision is the best way to prevent drowning, we know kids can be quick and it takes only a second for them to slip under the water. A bright and visible swimsuit means you can spot where they are quickly and easily when the seconds count - remember It only takes 20 seconds for a young child to drown.

Full coverage

Swimwear that covers arms (and ideally legs) is the best a way to protect little ones skin from the suns hard rays. In older kids a rash shirt over their swimsuit can be the way to go.

UPF Rating

Sun safety is as important as water safety. Choose swimsuits with a high UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating- 50+ is the most protective

Best Swimwear Colours for Toddlers and Kids

The best swimsuit for water safety is one that is just highly visibility but also has full coverage, and practical design. You want to choose bright, contrasting colours for your little ones swimsuit

The best colours

Neon Yellow
Fluorescent Orange
Bright Pink
Lime Green

The worst colours

White
Blue
Dark green
Black

Bright Baby & Kids Swimwear NZ

Top recommendations from Us & Kiwi Mums

All swimsuits listed below are bright or contrasting colours, UPF rating 50+. Many have both baby and children sizes.

***The Sleep Store: Neon By Nestling***

Shortie Swimmers
Full swimmers
*Photos provided by The Sleep Store*

BEAR & MOO: EMERSON SWIMSUIT

Neon Dino

Raspberry Slice

Little red fish

Kids Classic Fullsuit Long Sleeve Stripes Swimsuit in Red

cucumber cool

Multiple designs - not available till December 2024

Farmers DEPARTMENT STORE

kmart

PIPI SWIMWEAR - Aussie based

Sticky Fingers Sunsuit

If you’re looking for safe swimwear for toddlers or older children, consider supporting brands that focus on brightly colored, full-coverage options. This also lets retailers know BRIGHT colours are in demand and will help bring in more options each season.

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