An introduction for parents and caregivers [relates to 'Making bath time a 'fun time''].

This resource results from the Early Childhood Aquatics initiative which was launched in New Zealand in 2007. 'Active Movement in Water' is a National campaign. The booklet is aimed at parents and caregivers and there are sections on: Active movement in water, Why is active movement in water important?, What is your role in active movement in water, Developing readiness for learning to swim, How learning foundation aquatic skills contributes to brain development. The last page includes sections: 'Be wise around the water with under 5s' and 'Where do i go for more information'. They stress the importance of active supervision, which means "watching your child at all times. Able to provide immediate assistance", "keep young children within sight and reach at all times in and around water" and "never answer the telephone during time in or around water including changing". See also record # 8925.