from swallowing water when submerged.
help your child hold onto the side of the pool and kick their legs, keeping the legs straight and alternating. if they are scared at first, you can support their stomach and chest.
being able to hold their breath underwater, starting from a few seconds.
comfortably paddling in the shallow end of the pool.
easily going from standing to floating and swimming without help.
a big body of water can be scary. if your child is afraid of the pool, or is hesitant about swimming, there are a few things you can do to encourage them to join you in the water.
play in the pool by yourself. if your child 