Entering the water

Hold your child against your chest so they can look over your shoulder, supporting the child’s head with your hand. It’s best to carry the child slightly to one side, allowing you to use your other hand to hold the railing. Infants often prefer to be carried on the heart side, as they can feel the heartbeat through skin contact. This grip provides warmth and a sense of security for the child. Slowly descend the steps into the water step by step until the water reaches the child’s chest. This exercise is particularly suitable for children up to 6 months old, who still enjoy close skin contact with their parents.

10-Week Plan
The
Entering the water
exercise is used to learn the following core exercises and swimming styles:

Getting Babies Used to Water

This exercise allows your child to experience water resistance for the first time. Hold your child with both hands under their armpits, placing your thumbs on their chest and the rest of your fingers on their shoulder blades. Gently sway your child three times from left to right. Next, walk 5 meters backward while maintaining eye contact. Finally, walk the 5 meters forward again. Throughout the exercise, focus on maintaining a positive and encouraging energy.

More Exercises
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Gliding on the Water
from 4 years
Diving | Exercise 2
from 5 years