Open chest hold Supported sitting on mat Parent moves mat around pool to actions On cue '1 2 3' parent bends child at waist to enter the water Choice submersion Parent and child participate Note: song/actions can be done in any order
Child needs to feel safe and secure to promote confidence and independence
Child sitting on mat in open chest hold. Child is fully supported as parent moves mat around pool
Needs to be able to sit
Needs full participation of parent