Cheek to cheek hold on back Harness hold on front Circle around teacher Parent and child facing inward Looser hold so child can sit up themselves Full support of parent Fly around in a circle Parent and child participate
Have group alternate speed and spin in different directions. As child reaches stage of wanting to sit upright encourage this action by helping to do so. Loosen hold on child to allow more free exploration of movement
Parent has looser cheek to cheek hold
Head righting reflex may prevent a child's ability to lie flat. If this arises place one hand in mid back region and this should allow the head to lie flat
Needs to have buoyancy in water