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Normal Development Top Tips

Tummy Time

Make it fun!

Practice little and often everyday

Clear the floor space

Use a blanket

Involve interesting toys

Get down on the floor at eye level

Pick the best time for your baby

 

Rolling

Make it fun!

Practise little and often every day

Encourage them to look in the direction they are rolling

Use a toy for them to reach in the direction they are rolling

 

Sitting

Make it Fun!

Practice little and often everyday

Place cushions around to provide support in case they wobble

Sit in front of a large mirror

Depending on how much support they need, sit in front or behind them

 

Standing

Make sure there is suitable height furniture for them to lean on

Bare feet or soft shoes

It can be slippy wearing socks

 

Cruising

Make sure there is suitable height furniture for them to lean on

 

Walking

Put their back against the wall and encourage them to walk towards you

Support them holding their hips

Support them holding their arms low

 

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