Front hold Maintain eye contact Random configuration around pool Parent walking backwards child moving forwards On cue '1 2 3 under' parent gently lowers support of child allowing sustained submersion Parent gently brings child up out of water Parent and child participate
If child is not happy to submerge cue '1 2 3 through'
Child held in front hold. Parent moving backward. Submerge on cue '1 2 3' under for extended time. Parent loosens hold
Needs to be able to lie on front extended and supported
Needs to be able to submerge