Does your baby love to bounce when you hold them on your lap? Bounce them up and down. Try going fast and slow as well as stopping and starting. How do they respond? Follow their lead and respond to their sounds and movements. Continue doing what they like best.
See what your child is learning
Giving your baby experiences with different ways of moving helps them learn how their body works and will help develop self-control in the future. By following their lead—watching if they smile or turn away—you’re helping them learn to communicate with you.
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