02/04/2026
There are many simple and effective ways to stimulate your baby while they are lying on their back:
• Use an activity mat with hanging toys to encourage reaching and visual tracking
• Try the “boat exercise” to promote body awareness and core activation
• Encourage your baby to look side to side to support neck mobility
• Gently guide movements to each side to start building the rolling pattern
• Bring hands to feet to stimulate midline connection
• Touch knees and feet to increase body awareness
• Tie helium balloons to the wrists and ankles to encourage arm and leg movements
• Talk, sing, and interact to keep engagement and bonding
• Always observe for symmetry
• Avoid stimulating one side more than the other
• Encourage balanced, coordinated movements
Small, intentional interactions can make a big difference in your baby’s development 🤍
