These swimming aids could lead to disaster if they are deflated because they're punctured or they become unplugged. Safety comes first in the pool, says Erdos. Always teach your child how to get back to the wall of the pool in case of an emergency. Erdos also tells his students that they should never go in the water to save someone. Kids should never endanger themselves when someone else is in trouble.
Children can learn how to help a someone from outside of the water, by using branches or ropes.
After you get the safety issues down, the next thing to work on is breathing. You can work on breath control by having your child put their face in the water or by dunking their head. After your child has mastered their breathing, you can teach them how to do a prone float. They should stay facedown and remain on top of the water. Once they're able to do that, they can make a splash by learning how to kick.