How to swim & how to dive

14.1. Slowly reducing floatation aids

A safe and simple option for learning to swim is gradually cutting down on floatation aids. With this method, many parents can even teach their children to swim themselves. As long as their technique is correct and the learner is strong enough, swim disks or cork floats can be removed little by little. With a little patience, the child will soon be able to swim without any floatation aids. Two things can be observed here. On the one hand, floatation aids come in different designs and it is important to ensure that they are firmly fixed and can't come apart or slip off by themselves ‒ while on the other, the number of swim corks and disks, or the air in the swimming pillow should be varied slightly. Next step: How to swim - 14.2. Training the arms and legs separately