Expert Explains Why You Should Never Let Your Child Wear Blue Swimwear While On Holiday

After this week, many students will have their final week before continuing their education into the following year, thus technically, school is out for the summer.

When it comes to the final week of lessons, I expect it to be essentially similar to my time in school: attending classes and watching the first hour or so of different films until it's time to leave for home.

It was truly a game-changer when we realized that it would be more effective to bring in DVDs of TV shows or stand-up comedy routines to begin with.

Undoubtedly, some teachers will insist on continuing to teach until the end of the term, or they may have devised a unique and entertaining manner to wrap up the coursework.

Would you be able to spot whether someone in the water was in trouble here? Getty Images

Nevertheless, families are taking actual holidays along with the school breaks, and a professional has advised against letting your children wear blue swimwear.

There is a serious explanation for the seemingly implausible question of why not.

Dr. Helen Wall, a health expert, told The Sun that young children could be at risk from barely two inches of water.

She cautioned that kids could die in shallow water "even if they can stand up," and advised against dressing them in colors that could blend in with the water. 

Instead, dress them in something that would help you recognize them fast.

She said: "Drowning children don’t cry out for help, they disappear under the surface quietly."

"Never ever leave children unattended, and kit them out in bright swimwear – but not blue – so they can be seen under water."

Additionally, the doctor suggested that you discuss with your children the risks associated with open water swimming because it can be much colder than you think and could even cause "cold water shock."

This summer, if you're planning a beach vacation, cold water shock poses a significant risk to your health.

A kid wearing clothes that blend in with the water? Maybe not the best idea. Getty Images

In the UK, the average sea temperature is 12°C. 

Water that is 15°C or colder greatly increases the risk of cold water shock.

If you do end up in difficulties in the water, the RNLI advises lying back with your ears underwater and trying to manage your breathing instead of treading water.

You can call for assistance or attempt to swim out of danger after the immediate shock of being in the water has subsided.

Small adjustments, like dressing in swimwear that is visible and being aware of what to do in the water, can have a big impact.