Open chest hold Eye to eye Mat is held by the parents and children until their turn Child's parent is at end of mat Child walks along mat Child sits on edge of mat Parent cues child into water '1 2 3' Parent moves child through water Parent and child participate
Encourage parent to talk to child and maintain eye contact
Child walks to mat edge. Parent cues child into water. Parent moves child through water
Needs to be able to walk
Needs to be relaxed with water around face