Up, up and awayAs your baby gains control over his body, he loves games that involve "flying" through the air. Guide him through new manoeuvres (and give yourself a workout) with this dynamic ground-crew exercise.
Skills developed: gross motor
What you'll need: no equipment necessary.
Start by sitting up with your knees bent, positioning your baby with his tummy against your shins. Then, holding him steady, lie back on the floor, simultaneously raising your legs slightly into the air. Your shins, with your baby lying comfortably on them, should be parallel to the floor. If you can spare the breath, say, "Aeroplane up, up, and away" as your little one rises into the air. Depending on your level of fitness, you can zoom him around by moving your legs forward and back and side to side before bringing him in for a soft landing.
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