13 activities
Airplane Rides
Gently lift your baby in the air for vestibular stimulation.
1. Lay on your back with your knees bent.
2. Place your baby on your shins, holding them securely under the arms.
3. Gently raise and lower your legs to give them a "ride."
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Easy
Supported Sitting
Help your baby practice sitting with support to build core strength.
1. Sit your child on the floor between your legs, with your body as a backrest.
2. Place a toy in front of them so they have a reason to stay upright and reach.
3. Gradually reduce your support — move from full body behind them to just hands at their hips.
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Boppy pillow or rolled towel (optional)
Easy
Tummy Time Reach
Place toys just out of reach during tummy time to encourage forward movement.
1. Place your child on their tummy on a flat surface.
2. Set a favorite toy just beyond arm's reach — close enough to motivate but far enough that they must stretch.
3. Cheer them on: "You can get it! Reach!"
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Favorite toy
Moderate
Standing Bounce
Hold your baby in a standing position and let them bounce on their legs.
1. Hold your child under the arms in an upright position with their feet on your lap or a firm surface.
2. Let them feel their own weight through their legs.
3. Many babies at 4-6 months will begin bouncing — bending and straightening their knees rhythmically.
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Moderate
Mini Obstacle Course
Create a simple path of textures and heights for tummy time exploration.
1. Lay out a short path: a folded towel (small bump to crawl over), a pillow (higher bump), and a crinkly blanket.
2. Place your child on their tummy at one end and an exciting toy at the other.
3. Encourage them to move across the obstacles: "Over the bump! You did it!"
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Folded towelSmall pillowCrinkly blanketToy for motivation
Advanced
Gentle Pull-to-Sit
Help your baby practice going from lying down to sitting up to build neck and core control.
1. Lay your child on their back on a firm, flat surface.
2. Kneel or sit in front of them and make eye contact.
3. Offer your index fingers for your child to grasp.
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Easy
Tummy Push-Up
Encourage your baby to push up on their forearms during tummy time to strengthen the upper body.
1. Place your child on their tummy on a firm surface.
2. Put a colorful toy or your face directly in front of them at eye level.
3. Encourage them to look up: "Look up here! Can you see me?"
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small rolled towel
Moderate
Foot Push-Off
Let your baby push their feet against your hands to practice leg strength and extension.
1. Lay your child on their back on a soft surface.
2. Place your open palms flat against the soles of their feet.
3. Press gently so they feel the resistance.
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Moderate
Tummy Pivot
Place toys in a circle around your baby during tummy time to encourage pivoting and turning.
1. Place your child on their tummy on a large, firm surface.
2. Arrange 3-4 interesting toys in a half-circle around them, just within reach.
3. Let your child play with the nearest toy first.
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3-4 colorful toys
Advanced
Back-to-Tummy Roll
Encourage your baby to roll from their back to their tummy for the first time.
1. Lay your child on their back on a firm, padded surface.
2. Hold an interesting toy to one side, just out of reach.
3. Let your child turn their head and reach for it.
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favorite toy
Advanced
Baby Plank
Encourage your baby to push up on extended arms during tummy time for advanced upper body strength.
1. Place your child on their tummy on a firm surface.
2. Position a mirror or your face slightly above their eye level so they want to look up.
3. Encourage them: "Look up high! You can do it!"
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small mirror or toy
Advanced
Swim and Soar
Watch your baby lift their arms and legs off the ground in the "Superman" pose during tummy time.
1. Place your child on their tummy on a firm, flat surface.
2. Hold an interesting toy slightly above and in front of them.
3. As they look up, they may naturally lift their arms and legs off the surface — the "Superman" or "swimming" pose.
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Advanced
Mini Push-Ups
Encourage baby to push up on arms during tummy time
1. Place your child on their tummy on a firm surface.
2. Position yourself at their eye level.
3. Hold an interesting toy just above eye height: "Look up!"
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interesting toy
Moderate