Is YOUR child's swimsuit almost invisible underwater? Former swimming champion Rebecca Adlington backs campaign to stop retailers selling trunks and swimsuits that could increase the risk of drowning
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As the summer holidays approach, former Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington OBE is warning parents about the danger their children could face at the pool - due to the color of their swimsuit. .
Adlington is backing a campaign launched by which is urging the government to stop retailers selling blue, white and gray swimwear for children.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">According to research carried out as part of the campaign, blue, white and gray swimsuits are almost invisible in a two-metre deep swimming pool, which increases the risk for a child of not being detected if he encounters difficulties. .Two-thirds of children wear these dangerous colors instead of safer, brighter alternatives, according to the campaign, with 90% of parents not being not aware of the risks.
Adlington says: 'I've been swimming all my life and only recently became aware that there are certain colors that cannot be seen under water. As a parent I feel like I should have been aware of this sooner.
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As the summer holidays approach, former Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington OBE is warning parents about the danger their children could face at the pool - due to the color of their swimsuit. .
Adlington is backing a campaign launched by which is urging the government to stop retailers selling blue, white and gray swimwear for children.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">According to research carried out as part of the campaign, blue, white and gray swimsuits are almost invisible in a two-metre deep swimming pool, which increases the risk for a child of not being detected if he encounters difficulties. .Two-thirds of children wear these dangerous colors instead of safer, brighter alternatives, according to the campaign, with 90% of parents not being not aware of the risks.
Adlington says: 'I've been swimming all my life and only recently became aware that there are certain colors that cannot be seen under water. As a parent I feel like I should have been aware of this sooner.
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