Back hold Random configuration around pool Maintain eye contact Parent's hand under neck/back of head and lower back (refer teaching gem) Parent moves backward with child Parent and child participate
Parent needs to keep moving. Head righting reflex may prevent a child's ability to lie flat. If this arises in water place one hand in mid back region and this should encourage head to lie flat
Child lying on back with two hand support
Needs to be able to lie flat on back
Needs to be able to lie on back with ears in water