Keeping track of kids in the pool??

[Zoebear]

I have 2 good swimmers who are 7 and 8 , but I do lose track of them sometimes in the pool. Dark wet hair looks the same most of the time !

Any tips for ways to keep track - do you tie ribbons in their hair or anything ??

 

[monorailsilver]

I couldn't tell you as I always stay with my kids in the pool (they are 7, 4 1/2 & 2).

Maybe if you are not with them you can tell them they have to stay in a specific spot & if they move from that area, they are banned from the pool for a certain amount of time.

 

[eclairemom]

I always had a long brightly colored ribbon tied in the top of my head when I was young so my mom could keep track of me in the water.

 

[Janet Hill]

I have 2 good swimmers who are 7 and 8 , but I do lose track of them sometimes in the pool. Dark wet hair looks the same most of the time !

Any tips for ways to keep track - do you tie ribbons in their hair or anything ??

I have the same problem. The hair ribbon is a good idea for my daughter, but I don't think my son would go for it.

Typhoon Lagoon is the worst. My son swims better than me or his dad and last time we were there he cautioned me to head for shallower water. He heads for the deep end and is constantly diving into the waves.

I just have them check in every 15 minutes and hope the lifeguards are doing their job.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I also stay with DD while she's in the pool. That way I get to cool off too It is tricky on the waterslides though. I let DD run up by herself and I wait at the bottom. You can only see the tops on their heads before they come down...and you are right...they all look alike.

 

[CampbellScot]

Land's End has some VERY bright bathing suits specifically so that parents can spot their little ones.

Both the kids stand out, no matter where we are!!!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

You could also try a rash guard shirt. Most kids probably won't be wearing one, they come in very bright colors, are good for boys and girls and will also keep them from getting sunburned.

 

[Zoebear]

Thanks for the tips all.
Obviously they're pretty young to let go to the pool alone-my point is that when I'm there with them (in or on the side) I lose sight of them as they're pretty fast fishes.

I think I'll go for the bright ribbon thing. Maybe DIS green !

 

[nessz79]

You could also try a rash guard shirt. Most kids probably won't be wearing one, they come in very bright colors, are good for boys and girls and will also keep them from getting sunburned.