Free sitting Parent and child sit side by side poolside Parent extends arm's length over to far side of child Parent places hand on pool deck Parent turns and slowly enters pool facing child Child between parents arms while sitting poolside Parent assists child to turn and enter with full support Parent and child participate
Explain to child what is occurring
Child sits independently beside parent on side of pool. Parent reaches across child and enters. Parent assists child to turn on entry to pool
Needs to be able to turn body voluntarily
Needs full parent participation