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Supporting baby under the arms and encouraging baby to flop gently into the water from a sitting position on the poolside
Encouraging baby to move from a front position to a back position using flip-flop rhythmical movements
Encouraging baby to reach for a toy while moving around the pool, supporting baby on the front
Helping baby to use a kicking action to move through the water while supporting baby on the back
Using the safety hold to support baby and rolling baby away from you, then gently back towards you
Using a buoyancy aid to support yourself, float in the water and lay baby on your chest or have baby sit on your tummy, all the while making eye contact