Harness hold Parent and child facing forward with head at same level Parent and child at edge of pool facing bar Parent moves child towards bar to encourage reaching and holding of bar Choice submersion Parent and child participate
Make sure the child is supported securely throughout activity to promote confidence. Be sure child is lying in a flat, horizontal position when in harness hold
Child supported in harness hold moving towards bar. Child encouraged to reach and hold bar
Needs to be able to grasp and hold without letting go
Needs to be able to support body by holding bar