Play mat activity
This helps strengthen your baby's muscles. As a parent, it is essential to take on the responsibility of helping your little one with stretching. By incorporating stretching activities into your daily routine, you can foster the development of
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What you'll need
This helps strengthen your baby's muscles.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! Place your baby on a mat and gently hold the edges of the mat together, creating a curve for the baby to lie on. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby stay curled up with arms and knees close to their body.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Rock the baby from side to side using the curvature of the mat. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby hold and clenches their fists tightly.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Next, spin the mat 360 degrees, while the baby is facing upwards. Try other positions on the mat, such as having the baby lie face down, as well as face up. This exercise will help your baby develop sensitivity to change in body position. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby when lying on their back, they turn their head to the left and right.