Open chest hold facing parent Children sitting along edge of pool or mat Parents lined up in water Maintain eye contact Teacher behind parents On cue '1 2 3' parent bends child at waist and draws child into water Gentle submersion Allow weight to carry them down Parent and child participate
Attempt a looser hold around child's chest to see if they lean forward on own. If they do not return to a secure hold
Child in open chest hold sitting on poolside. Parent draws child into water gently submerging on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit supported
Needs to be able to submerge