Free sitting on mat Children sitting on mat with parent standing in front Moving around pool bouncing Child bends at waist and 'falls' into water on cue '1 2 3' Choice submersion Parent and child participate
Parent paying full attention to what their child is doing. Ensure child is maintaining balance
Child balancing self while mat is moved and bounced around pool
Needs to be able to sit unsupported
Needs to be happy with less body contact from parent