Did you know you should avoid blue or aqua colored swimwear because they are harder to see in the water? We picked suits with bright colors so that your child can be easily spotted in the water!

Did you know?

Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in the US for children between the ages of 1 and 4. We take water safety very seriously! Part of that safety is using bright colored swim wear for your child to be spotted easily in the water (both pool and open water). We also suggest having a PFD (life jacket) on your child at all times around water. Read more about which USCG approved life jackets we recommend here.

Looking for life jackets? Read our water safety blog post for more info.

Our favorite swimwear for 0-24 months:

• Rash guard one-piece

This swimsuit has UPF 50+ sun protected fabric. It comes in sizes 0-3 months to 3 years and has buttons on the bottom for quick changes.

• Rash guard suit
  

This pink Hanna Andersson swimsuit and yellow Amazon swimsuit both have UPF 50+ sun protected fabric and zippers for easy changes (comes in sizes 0-3 months to 3 years).

• Rash guard suit (budget friendly)

This is a more budget friendly suit from Amazon that has UPF 50+ sun protected fabric and we love the bright orange color for standing out in the water (comes in sizes 0-3 months to 3 years).

• Long sleeve rash guard shirt

This long sleeve rash guard top comes in bright colors and is a great add-on to swim bottom (comes in sizes 12-18 months to 5T).  

• Swim trunks

These swim trunks have an adjustable waist and comes in sizes 3-6 months to 10 years.

Our favorite swimwear for toddlers and youth:

• One piece suit

This one-piece has UV protection and the colors are made to last through chlorine exposure in the pool. It comes in sizes 18 months – youth size 12.

• Lands’ End tankini

This bright colored tankini top and bottom comes in youth size 2-16!

• RuffleButts two piece rash guard

We love that this suit has sleeves and it is UPF 50+ (comes in sizes 2T-  8 years).

• Long sleeve rash guard set

This set provides great sun protection and comes in great bright colors (comes in sizes 2T – youth size 16).

• RuffleButts one piece rash guard

This RuffleButts suit has an easy-on zipper and is UPF 50+. It comes in sizes 2T – 7 years.

• Neon colored swim trunks

These neon trunks are great for standing out in the water.

• RuggedButts swim trunks

These RuggedButts swim trunks come in bright prints and have an adjustable waist (comes in sizes 2T – 7 years).

• RuggedButts long sleeve rash guard shirt

This rash guard top is UPF 50+ and the perfect bright top to add to swim bottoms (comes in sizes 2T – 7 years).

We love these fun full face goggles, snorkel mask, and tangle free straps, too!

The importance of knowing CPR

It is paramount that you know CPR as a caregiver/parent. Sign up for our in-home CPR if you live in Chicago and check out our online infant and child CPR class (use code BUMBLE15 for any Tinyhood class)

**Check out our post on water safety + life jackets. 

Other helpful blog posts:

• water safety + life jackets. 
• 5 things most parents don’t know about car seat safety
• 4 tips to educate your kids on fire safety
• Top 5 must have safety items for under one
• Why learn CPR?
• 5 common choking foods and how to safely feed them to your baby

**This post is educational and not meant to take the place of your provider. Bumblebaby makes a small commission on some of the items listed above