Harness hold Parent and child facing forward heads at same level Parent and child at edge of pool facing bar Parent moves child towards bar Child reaches and holds bar with support if needed Choice submersion Parent and child participate
Make sure parent is interacting with child to help her/him feel secure and to gain confidence
Parent moves child towards bar. Child reaches and holds bar with support if needed
Needs to be able to grasp and hold without letting go
Needs to be happy looking away from parent in harness hold