The 4 phases - aquatic awakening with the Plouf method

by Virgile Cachon on January 27, 2023

Accompany my child's aquatic development with Plouf

With Plouf I help my loulou discover the pleasures of water and more ...

Plouf floating swimwear is an official supplier to the French Swimming Federation and a partner of the French Swimming Academy. We also take part in the "J'apprends à nager" program run by the French Ministry of Sports and the Olympic Games.

Further to our article "Appreciating water is an art" articlemany of you contacted us to find out more about our method Plouf. We thank you for your interest.

Here are the "technical" steps, once in the water, that a child wearing the floating swimsuit Plouf for Girls or Boy will discover.

Phase 1 : First of all we followed the water entry stage.
Small reminder: This step must be done gradually, to become familiar with water.

Phase 2 : Afterwards, you will encourage your child to move around in the water.
The floating balls, the floating toys, to catch are playful approaches frequently used. You can also ask him to join you a little further in your arms.

Phase 3 : Once he will evolve in autonomy in the waterhe will feelinsurance.
It will be ready to try in the small poolwhere it has feet, from retrieve small objects from his feet. You will have understood it immersehis head to the playground for the catch. Here he will learn with your help à hold your breath for a very short time.

Phase 4 : The letting go. it has acclimatized to the aquatic environment.
It is moves independently. It immerses his head and holds his breath for a short time. It can try jumping in the water.