6. Giving Gentle Swings & Bounces
Once your baby can lift his head and has muscle control, at around four month, you can introduce some physical play, such as swinging above your head. Perching him high on your shoulder, or bouncing him up on your knee. Just how boisterous you are depends on his temperament and mood. Be responsive to this.
Tips :
High Swings
Raise your baby high above your head. He will love the sensation of flying and of seeing new surroundings as well as you smiling face.
- Hold him firmly in your hand with your thumbs meeting in the middle.
- Don’t rush to raise your baby. Do it gently and you wont strain your back
Bouncy-bouncy
Lift an older baby up and down on your knees in time to favourite rhyme. Hold his arms to stop jerking back.
- Talk and look at him while bouncing
7. Using Bouncers, Rockers and Walkers
Baby bouncers and walkers are useful for supervised play. They give baby sensation of movement while giving your arms a much needed rest. Baby walkers should not be used unsupervised, of on slippery or raised surfaces. Once your baby can crawl, use only for brief periods : he needs to explore freely!!
Tips :
Baby Walkers
Circular baby walkers are suitable for a baby who can crawl, but not for an accomplished walker. Ensure baby has a free passageway, away from any indoor hazards.
Bouncing Cradles
From around six weeks, let your baby spend some wakeful time in a bouncing cradle or cradle rocker on the floor. Some have attach-on head supports and clip-on toys.
Baby Bouncer
This useful playtime aid is suitable for babies from about 5 to 11 months, up to a weight of 13 kg. a steel clamp attachment fits it on to a doorway.
8. Holding a Baby in a Sling
For the first three months, a sling is an excellent way of carrying your baby around both indoors and outside. The close contact to your body and the motion as you walk soothes her, and it leaves your arms free.
Tips :
1. Clip the sling belt behind your waist. If this is awkward, clip at the front and swived it around.
2. sit down with her snug no your shoulder. Keep a hand behind her and put her legs in the gap
3. pull the straps up over your shoulders. Keep a hand supporting her buttocks and back.
4. sit forward, support the back of her head, and slowly let the sling take her body weight.
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