These swimsuits boast high visibility to help prevent drowning, along with UPF 50+ for additional UV protection.

Summer is pretty much already here, which means it’s time to stock up on summer essentials like sunscreen, aloe vera, and new swimsuits for the kids. While the first two are easy to stock up on, finding an affordable child’s swimsuit that also boasts safety features like higher visibility and UPF+ protection that your kid actually wants to wear can be something of a challenge.

While your child might want dark blue swim trunks because its their favorite color, experts at ALIVE Solutions Inc., a company focused on aquatic safety, notes that the color of your child’s swimsuit can play a critical role in being able to spot a child struggling in the water and prevent drowning.

After testing a spectrum of hues for visibility from different ranges, the group concluded that darker shades and hues of blue were the most difficult to see underwater, while bright, vibrant neons, namely neon yellow, green, and orange as the top three choices for overall visibility.

The good news is, there are tons of swimsuits for toddlers and kids that come in these brighter hues — and have the ratings to back them up. Here are some of the best swimsuits for kids with safety features that Amazon has to offer, from board shorts to rash guards to sparkly unicorn one pieces.

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A sporty two piece in hot pink that also has UPF 50+, this vibrant swimsuit also has a matching rash guard and board short available.

This highlighter yellow, fantastical one-piece suit is perfect for the horse girls out there. It also has 50+ UPF. Plus, as ALIVE points out, it is one of the easiest shades to see in pools with dark bottoms. "Stick to neon!"

Available in a variety of bright colors, this swim shirt boasts a 4.5/5 rating with over 2,233 reviews. It features UPF 50+ and sizes for both kids and adults.

Blue hues are some of the most difficult to see from a distance in the water. "Dark colors or matching colors (teal) disappeared quickly [underwater]," notes ALIVE. But that doesn't mean you have to eliminate the shade altogether! These bright pink swim shorts with blue alligators is a great way to have a pop of blue without decreasing visibility too much.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? These tropical trunks are easy to see from a distance and also feature pockets for all those sea shells and other beach finds. With over 1,181 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 on Amazon, these are a solid choice.

This rash guard comes in a variety of colors, but opt for the bright and contrasting pinks if visibility is one of your main concerns.

This adorable ruffled two piece has UPF 50+ sun protection, and its vibrant red is easy to spot. Plus it has an impressive 4.8/5 average rating with nearly 2,100 reviews.

This one's for the kids into snorkeling, swimming, and big sea adventures — or at least boogie boarding, thanks to its thick 2.5mmm fabric. It's designed to prevent skin irritation and uses UPF 50+ material.

Quick-drying, 50+ UPF, and one of the easiest colors to see in the water? Easy decision. Plus, neon orange is one of ALIVE Solution's top two choices for visibility. Score!

While mermaid tales present their own host of safety issues, this one piece with UPF 50+ gives mermaid vibes without the added mom anxiety. It's got a 4.7/5 average rating with over 7,000 reviews. Time to join the mermaid crew!

Looking to mix it up a bit? This three piece rashguard set's got you covered. It's Amazon's best seller in Girls' Rash Guard Shirts, and it's just adorable to boot.

Lightning McQueen FTW! Disney boasts a collection of rash guard and trunk combos. If your child wants a red swimsuit, opt for a brighter red like this — especially when it comes to pools. "The blue water [of pools] distorted some colors significantly: The red/pink/orange tones all looked more red and darker than we would have thought.," ALIVE Solutions noted in their color visibility test.

It's bright. It has a friggin' sequined unicorn on it and has UPF 50+ and 1,314 reviews with a 4.6/5 average. This might be one of the most magically safe swimsuits out there.