Tummy time roll
This helps stimulate gross motor skills during a diaper change. Diaper changes can promote gross motor skill development and body awareness through gentle, guided movements. Place your baby on their back on a soft pad for the diaper change. Before changing, gently
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What you'll need
This helps stimulate gross motor skills during a diaper change.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! Begin this activity by placing your baby on his or her back on a soft pad or on the floor for a diaper change. Now before changing it, gently roll your baby to one side and then to the other, describing each move you make with a soft sweep voice. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
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- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Return your baby to the center and change his or her diaper while talking to him or her. Once you're done, roll your baby again softly from one side to the other. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
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- 3~30s
One more thing to try. And finally, place your baby on his or her tummy so that he or she gets a little tummy time. This activity will help to enhance your baby's gross motor skills. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
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