Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Turning Exercise
Parent shakes a rattle from different positions around baby who is on their tummy, encouraging baby to turn, roll, and extend arms to locate the sound. The agent coaches the parent to observe rolling ability, arm extension during tummy time, and sound-guided body movement.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby on tummy on a soft mat with space around them. Parent with a rattle or noisemaker. Room should be quiet enough for the rattle sound to be clear.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· stretch
- MilestoneRolls tummy to backBody· 4mo–6mo· core
- MilestoneProne straight-arm push-upBody· 5mo–8mo· stretch
- MilestoneProne forearm supportBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneProne head and chest liftBody· 3mo–15mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBrief prone head liftBody· 0mo–4mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon