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Oct 13th
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BECOMING A TODDLER
Babies sit up, crawl, stand and walk at their own pace, with no re flection on intelligence. Since physical development precedes speech, assurance of love and goodwill through touch is important

Play-oriented exercises give you confidence to handle and learn your baby's body. They also help develop a child's strength and flexibility

Soft Gymnastics are progressive. Your baby should be emotionally and physically prepared for each stage, so the nervous system is ready for new movements. Eventually, he or she will anticipate and enjoy these movements, and will explore new ones spontaneously

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT from 3-15 months
Becoming mobile
As your infant grows, put him or her into new positions. This lets the child experiment with moving independently.
Sitting up ­ 3-7 months
Back muscles become strong enough so babies can sit upright. Soon, they can lean forward and hold their toes.
Crawling ­ 7-12 months
Many babies pull themselves over on to all fours and start to crawl. Some, however, prefer to miss much of this stage.
Standing while holding on ­ 7-12 months
Help baby to balance on two feet by having some things of the correct height to hold on to.

Taking the first steps ­
12 ­ 15 months
Baby soon becomes sure and strong enough to walk steadily without support.

Climbing stairs ­ 12-15 months
Babies love stairs. Be nearby and encourage them to go up and down safely and fearlessly by themselves.
Performing forward bends ­ 12-15 months
Your child may be ready for these bends, first with your help, then unaided.
Soft Gymnastics - Especially for fathers.

These easy exercises cultivate trust between father and child. Then, when standing and walking, your child's relaxed, flexible body will give him or her confidence. Turn these routines into affectionate games with hugs, kisses and soft massage. Proceed gradually, following baby's pleasurable responses.

Caution: Wait after a heavy feed.
Never force or go against baby's wishes, especially with new movements. Legs will straighten naturally.
Arms and shoulders
These exercises help arms and shoulders become supple and flexible as upper body strengthens

 

Hips, legs & feet
Ensures no stiffness in ankles, knees and hips while legs are becoming stronger.


Back, chest & tummy
Opens the chest and relaxes abdominal muscles for good breathing and digestive rhythms. You can enhance the effect by lightly tapping baby's chest and softly massaging tummy.



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