Babies often spend much time on sofas, being fed and cuddled, but by placing them on their tummies over one arm, their spines can lengthen and recalibrate. Toes may wiggle and heads lift for eyes to look around.
As they become stronger and more mobile, babies can move easily from sitting to standing on the seat cushions, placing hands on one arm and bobbing up and down. Soft materials really challenge balance ability, and ensure falling over is a positive experience.
All suggested activities are best enjoyed barefoot, in comfy clothes.
LOWER BODY
UPPER BODY
AS CHILDREN GROW AND DEVELOP
Safety can become an issue so always ensure appropriate supervision and discuss any rules or ‘no-nos’ together. This could be ‘only one child at a time may jump/tumble/climb’.
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