If your toddler or even older child doesn't know how to swim or isn't the best swimmer, they should definitely be taught how to float in case of an emergency.

How to float on their back: "Floating on your back is a really important skill, not just for water safety but mastering buoyancy and balance," says Jones. How to breathe in the pool: Also called ...

Using a tub, shower, or bucket of water, you can teach your child basic swimming skills which will help them when they get in a pool.