Professional swimming instructor Nikki Scarnati is warning parents to avoid wrapping a towel around their children’s shoulders. After spotting many parents making the same mistake after lessons, Scarnati took to social media to make parents aware that the better way to warm their children after a swim is to dry their arms off first and then put the towel underneath the child’s arms. That way, if they end up in the water they can still have access to their limbs to self-rescue. She also warned parents to make sure the towel isn’t long enough to be a trip hazard. A company called By the Dunes has come up with an even better solution for keeping kids safe: Jumpsuit Towels. The hooded jumpsuits help dry a child's hair after a swim, while the thicker terry fabric protects their upper body and shoulders from the sun. If the child would happen to fall into the pool, the jumpsuit won’t be a hazard.
