Front hold Eye to eye contact Random configuration around pool Parent moves backwards through water Choice submersion on cue '1 2 3' Parent and child participate
To encourage child to submerge ask them to "wet your chin/cheek/ear" etc
Child held in front hold low in water eye to eye. Choice submersion on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be strong enough to hold head up independently
Needs to be comfortable to submerge