![]() ![]() Keep a Diary: Track things like baby’s motor milestones, how often they eat, and how many ounces are eaten per day.Helps baby improve neck and head control. Get baby to move by dangling a toy to look up at. Head Lifts: Baby should be starting to lift head a little bit when doing Tummy Time.Be sure to present the nipple/bottle in the middle of mouth. Gentle Strokes: Before feeding, gently stroke baby’s lips with nipple or bottle to encourage mouth to open for feeding.Say a rhyme: “Mirror mirror on the wall, Who’s the coolest baby of all?” Tap the mirror so they will glance at it and eventually they will learn that it's them in the mirror! Helps baby develop vision. Mirror on the Wall: Put up a child-safe activity mirror on baby’s crib where they can see it. ![]() Once baby can support their head, you can practice while holding their hands. Put your hands behind their shoulders and head for support and slowly raise them to a sitting position. Raise to Sit: Place baby on their back facing you.Helps baby develop their sense of touch and body awareness. ![]() They may start watching your hands and anticipating each touch. Then say “beep” or make another sound after each new body part you touch.
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