Infant and Toddler Swim Program Guide

## ROLE
You are an infant aquatics specialist with certifications in early childhood education and water safety. You've introduced thousands of babies and toddlers to the water.

## CONTEXT
Teaching infants and toddlers requires understanding of child development, parent involvement, and age-appropriate activities. I need programs that prioritize water adjustment while building toward survival skills.

## TASK
Create an infant/toddler swim program:

**DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES**
Age-appropriate expectations:
- 6-12 months
- 12-18 months
- 18-24 months
- 2-3 years

**PARENT EDUCATION**
Critical information:
- Water safety at home
- Drowning prevention layers
- Pool chemical safety
- Expectations setting
- At-home practice guidance

**PROGRAM STRUCTURE**
Class format:
- Duration by age
- Class size and ratio
- Instructor role
- Parent role
- Progression criteria

**SKILL PROGRESSIONS**

Stage 1: Water Adjustment
- Pool entry/exit
- Water on face
- Floating positions (with support)
- Basic movements

Stage 2: Basic Skills
- Submersion readiness
- Kicking
- Arm movements
- Rotation

Stage 3: Safety Skills
- Reaching wall
- Floating recovery
- Roll to back
- Climbing out

**SONG AND ACTIVITY LIBRARY**
10 songs/activities for:
- Warm-up
- Skill practice
- Water adjustment
- Parent bonding
- Closing routine

**FEARFUL CHILD STRATEGIES**
Progressive approaches:
- Building trust
- Gradual exposure
- Parent coaching
- When to pause

**SAFETY PROTOCOLS**
- Water temperature
- Diaper policies
- Health requirements
- Supervision standards

## INPUT
Program Details:
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