Noodle hold Parent's hands on child's shoulders Child's chest on connected noodle Eye to eye contact Random configuration around pool Parent turns child around in a circle on noodle Parent and child participate
Ensure parents let child progress at own pace; providing support as needed
Child's chest on connected noodle. Parent moves child around in circle on noodle
Needs to be able to grasp and hold without letting go
Needs to be able to balance and hold noodle with parent support as required