Alive Solutions tested out a range of colours of swimwear to find out which ones are the most visible when swimming (Image: Getty Images) As the summer holidays unfold, families across the nation are gearing up for a much-needed escape to sunny beaches and poolside retreats both at home and abroad. With the mercury rising in recent days, it's the perfect time to seek out some aquatic fun. However, parents planning to take their little ones for a swim should heed a crucial safety tip: the colour of your child's swimming costume could be a lifesaver.

The consumer watchdog Which? has issued an urgent alert via Instagram , revealing that the hue of a swimsuit can make all the difference in a life or death situation, reports the Mirror . function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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