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Once your twins are mobile, look out. You'll be chasing after them pretty much non-stop, day-in and day-out.
Your step count will thank you. Your energy levels may not.
It will quickly become your new normal, and while you eventually get used to all the running around, one of the biggest worries to get over, as a parent of multiples, is feeling confident enough to take them on outings and comfortable enough that you can catch them both before they get to danger if they both decide to start running—because when twins start running, it's usually in opposite directions at the highest of speeds.
You may feel ready to tackle this challenge in a spacious park with lots of room to catch any runners.
But, you probably feel less prepared when there are roads nearby that they could reach before you can reach them.
You likely feel even less at ease when there are bigger dangers involved, like lakes or pools they could fall into.
Taking your toddlers around water is no joke.
The very real chance of drowning is always there, and if it happens, it happens quickly and quietly.
I can confirm this is true because I am a twin who fell into a pool at a very young age.
I can confirm this is true because I am a twin who fell into a pool at a very young age.
Even though my parents were only a step away from me, it happened in a split-second. I was pulled out of the water almost as quickly as I'd gone in, but my point here, is that the unexpected can happen in an instant.
As a parent, you have to constantly be on watch to prevent any problems before they have a chance to happen. And even when you ARE constantly on watch, things can still happen.
While you want to enjoy heading to the beach or the pool with your family this summer, it's important to do it carefully.
Pick a suit that stands out
Water safety should be paramount for all parents, but especially during summertime, when trying to keep watchful eyes on multiple fast-moving toddlers can be tricky.
There are things you can do to help keep your kids safe, so you can enjoy your time at the lake or the pool and make happy memories you'll look back on for years to come.
Aside from having a one-adult-to-one-kid ratio, you can make sure you have proper flotation devices on-hand for your little ones (make sure they're properly rated for your twins' weights).
Another easy measure is making sure your twins are always easy to spot, even if they try to run away when you turn your back for a second to grab sunscreen.
...make sure they're wearing bathing suits that you can recognize in an instant...
The sure-fire way to do that is to make sure they're wearing bathing suits that you can recognize in an instant, whether they're building sandcastles on the beach or splashing away in the water.
While fun patterns are cute, the color of the suit is much more important when it comes to how easy it is to spot your children when you have to find them quickly.
Some bathing suit colors are more easily visible, depending on what type of water they're swimming in.
Neon colors for the win
The science of bathing suit colors and their underwater visibility comes down to light refraction and contrast.
Vibrant colors, like neon pink, neon orange, and neon green, hold a high contrast, even when water is deep or agitated by waves.
On the flip side, less vibrant hues, like blue, green, and white, pretty much vanish in these scenarios, effectively turning your swimming toddlers invisible when you need to see them most.
When it comes to swimming in lake water AND pool water, the three easiest-to-spot colors are bright red, bright orange, and bright yellow.
Swimsuit Color Underwater Visibility Chart
| Swimsuit Color | Pool Visibility (Calm) | Pool Visibility (Agitated) | Lake / Beach Visibility | Safety Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon Orange | 100% (Excellent) | 90% (Highly visible) | 95% (Excellent) | Top choice |
| Neon Pink | 100% (Excellent) | 85% (Highly visible) | 30% (Fades quickly) | Good for pools only |
| White | 20% (Blends with reflection) | 0% (Completely invisible) | 10% (Looks like foam) | Dangerous |
| Light Blue | 10% (Matches liner) | 0% (Completely invisible) | 0% (Disappears) | Dangerous |
| Dark Navy / Black | 40% (Looks like a shadow) | 10% (Hard to spot) | 0% (Blends with bottom) | Dangerous |
You can see the difference in swimsuit colors and decide which is safest for underwater visibility here.
Swim safely this summer
Water safety is crucial all-year-round, but it's especially important when it's hot outside and we want to cool down at the pool or the beach.
Losing sight of your children, if even for a fleeting moment, is terrifying, and when there's water around, that fear escalates at lightning speed.
Losing sight of your children, if even for a fleeting moment, is terrifying, and when there's water around, that fear escalates at lightning speed.
Trying to keep your eyes on everyone at a busy beach or packed pool can be tricky, so making sure you can track your toddlers with a quick glimpse will help you feel prepared, whether they're digging in the sand or making waves in the water.
Picking an easy-to-spot swimsuit color for your multiples is one of the easiest things you can do to help keep your kids safe while they're swimming this summer.
What color did you pick for your twins' swimsuits? Have you ever lost sight of them among the crowd at the beach or the pool? Let us know in the Comments section below or connect with us on Instagram to share your thoughts!
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