Swimming Teacher Goes Viral With TikTok About Common Baby Swim Suit Mistake 

A swimming instructor and mother, Nikki Scarnati, from Florida, has gone viral on Tiktokfor pointing out a common baby swimsuit mistake. According to Scarnati, you should never buy your baby a blue swim suit.

According to Scarnati, parents, swim instructors, and even lifeguards will struggle to see a child in distress if they wear blue. The color will cause them to “blend into the pool,” even if the water is calm.

"Instead of buying a blue baby swimsuit for your son or daughter, baby care specialist Scarnati is recommending that parents buy swimsuits in bright, loud colors instead.

In the comments of Scarnati's video, another user, who is reportedly a former lifeguard, echoes Scarnati's warning about blue. They say any shade of blue is hard to see, as are pastel and light colors.

For safety and visibility, it is recommended that babies and children of all ages wear bright colors, such as red or even neon, to make them easy to spot.

Aside from ensuring that their babies never wear blue, parents can take a few other measures to provide their children with a safe and fun swim experience.

For very young children, a wetsuit-type swimsuit is recommended. Babies cannot regulate their body temperature and tend to be less active than older children. This means that they will get easily chilled in the water. A baby swim suits with full sleeves and legs will provide warmth and comfort.

For the comfort of your baby and everyone sharing the pool, have them wear a swim nappy. While it will not keep urine in, it will prevent fecal matter from getting in the water, keeping the pool a clean and safe environment for your baby and everyone else.

When your baby reaches the age of around six months, they will be more active and capable of keeping themselves warm in the water. While you should still monitor them for signs of chill, you can consider putting them in other types of baby swim suits such as board shorts or swim dresses.

When your baby hits the age of 12 months, this is the time to consider letting them use buoyancy aids or floaters. Armbands are the traditional floaters for young children, but there are other buoyancy aids available that help keep your child in the correct position in the water. 

A kiddylifevest is an excellent addition to any child's swimming outfit. Aside from helping keep them afloat, it provides a layer of warmth and even some protection from the sun.

While it will be some time before your baby can take swim lessons, getting them used to the water at a young age will make things easier as they associate being in the water with fun! So, grab your cute swimsuit, slather on sunscreen, and swim with your baby!