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Incredible but true: gyms for babies
Gym is not just for adults, but babies also need it. Exercising for a newborn baby will help your child develop mobility, which is the flexibility of the limbs. This is also a way to nurture the love of discovery and movement for your baby.
From the moment your baby is born, he or she starts to learn to control his body and explore the world around him. With the purpose of helping babies get active and develop healthy, you can "exercise" for your baby from birth to 6 months old. Let's find out with aFamilyToday Health!
Prepare the gym for your newborn baby
Do not think too high, your child's "gym" just needs a room or corner of a colorful toy or fun sound, dangling to stimulate your baby's curiosity. You should add carpeting so that the baby can roll comfortably as well as a place to play. When the baby is old enough to flip, the mat is also a place for babies to practice turning over and discovering different patterns on the carpet.
In the 2-3 month period, your baby will be able to focus on the toys near him. As your baby's vision has developed with better concentration, he will recognize colors around him. When your baby is about 6 months old, he or she can see every object in the "gym" already!
Over time, your baby can use his limbs to explore the gym, which will help him develop physically in the 3 to 6 month period. This is also the period when babies practice with and grasp. Then your baby will soon learn how to move toys back and forth between hands. Children will know how to move their wrists to observe toys from many sides. After observing that toy, your baby will probably put it in his mouth, you should check the source of the toy to see if it is safe for your baby before letting him play.
When your baby is about 4-6 months old, he or she will be able to sit up and observe the world around them under a new perspective.
What "fitness tools" are available in your child's gym?
The following toys will be very beneficial "bodybuilding tools", helping your child develop physically and intellect faster:
Rattles . Most babies are attracted to sound. Mom give your baby a rattle and watch, the baby will shake it and react to the sound that the rattle makes. You can buy transparent plastic rattles, your baby will discover what makes that noise.
Soft toys . Children aged 0-6 months have begun to love hugging soft toys. You should let your baby play objects that do not have separate parts to prevent them from swallowing.
Squeeze toys . Toys that your baby squeezes will make a very common cry. Your baby will enjoy playing them, and at the same time develop skills in using hands when playing these objects.
How did you start "exercising" for me?
By reaching out and touching objects, your baby develops the ability to control his or her body.
Toys that move when they touch (like rattles) will help babies discover many new things. When they play with them, they realize they can make an impact on the world around them.
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