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Please help with finding brightly coloured swim boxers for French pools for 8 year old son

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unbelievable1 · 30/05/2026 07:57

I need help finding a pair of brightly coloured swim boxers that are suitable for French Swimming pools for my 8 year old son.

I do not want any shade of blue as they are not visible in the pool water in terms of safety. Every where I look has light blue which blends into the water. Marks, Asda, Hand M, Decathlon etc I don’t want to order from temu or shein.

Where we are going insists on the tight pairs. We were there last year. He also likes the wave pool and the brightly coloured ones are great to keep an eye on him.

Id love a red/orange/yellow pair. Could any point me in the right direction please? I’ve seen similar threads with savvy mumsnetters coming up trumps. Thanks a million

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BertieBotts · 30/05/2026 15:50

I feel like the colour of the swimming trunks is a non issue. Presumably your son does not have blue skin. French pools have lifeguards, and you won't leave him unattended, and if you're going to swim in pools (not the sea) they usually have white painted bases so people can be seen regardless of the colour of their shorts. I do understand the reasoning I just think it's completely irrelevant in this specific situation.

You might not be allowed to wear a rash vest as they count these as outdoor clothing in some pools too.

Glittertwins · 30/05/2026 16:00

Not2identifying · 30/05/2026 12:22

Does anyone know the reasoning behind the French rules on tightness?

It’s not the tightness per se. It’s to ensure pool hygiene by ensuring correct swimwear and only swimwear is used, not dirty underwear that’s been on for ages, normal shorts picking up dirt from being out and about / buttons that can come off which can damage filters.

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