Open chest hold Eye to eye Standing in a circle around teacher Maintain eye contact Parent turns around 360° on the spot Gently swish from side to side Gently lift child up and down Parent and child participate
Parent should always be aware of child's mouth in relation to the water
Child held in open chest hold. Parent turns around 360° on the spot
Needs to be strong enough to hold head up independently
Needs to be able to hold head above water