Underwater Self Submersions and Monkey Grips #underwater #swim #pool #watersafety #breathcontrol

Underwater Self Submersions & Monkey Grips | Building Confidence & Water Safety Skills 💦 Learning to self submerge is a powerful milestone for young swimmers. When children choose to go underwater on their own, they build confidence, independence and breath control in a calm and positive way. In this video, we show how parent demonstrations can gently encourage children to try new skills. When little ones see a trusted adult model the skill first, it reduces fear and makes learning feel safe and fun. We also practise monkey grips — holding the pool edge and moving hand-over-hand along the wall. This is a vital water safety skill that helps children: ✔️ Stay connected to a safe exit point ✔️ Move themselves to shallow water ✔️ Build upper body strength and coordination ✔️ Develop independence in the pool As always, we work at the child’s pace, keeping learning playful, positive and safe. 🩵 Remember: Active adult supervision is essential around water at all times. You can watch the full video here: Teaching a 3 Year Old to Swim | Simple Swim Lesson Parents Can Do at Home https://youtu.be/lZ9DGDMpRv0 #underwater #swim #swimming #learntoswim #watersafety #breathcontrol #babyswim #toddlers #parentingtips