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EXERCYLE

Babies love to have their arms and legs moved for them, especially before they gain control of their own movements. A good workout helps your baby develop muscles and learn how to use them joyfully. And exercise helps everyone sleep better!

Hold the baby’s feet and gently guide them in a cycling motion. You need only to remind a baby as this is a natural exercise. Once you’ve helped a baby “get in gear,” your little one will try to carry on the game without help as he or she matures.

One appropriate song for this excercise is:

Row Your Boat

Row, row, row your boat

Gently down the stream.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,

Life is but a dream.

Variation: To help a baby practice kicking, hold a toy or cradle gym within range of the feet so contact can be made.