42 a c t i v i t i e s f o r t h e y o u n g b a b y
To help your baby roll over
If you did the activity on page 39, you helped your baby roll over by
pulling on a toy, or by putting something behind her back. Now she can
learn to roll over with less help.
Can you
find the
rattle,
Simi?
When your baby is on her stomach use a
noisy object to catch her interest, just as you
did before. But when she reaches sideways
for the object, move it upward so she has to
reach farther. If she is strong enough, she
will then twist onto her side, and then
onto her back.
When your baby is on her back,
encourage her to reach for a noisy
object held to one side. Help her
roll toward the noisy toy and onto
her side or stomach.
Now where
did the
rattle go,
Simi?
To prepare your baby for sitting up
If your baby is not yet sitting up by herself,
these activities can help her get ready to sit.
Listen to
Tata and
Pai. They
are making
balls with
clay.
Hold your baby on your
knees, facing you, and
supporting her back.
You’re such a
big girl now,
Sekai. Sitting
up all by
yourself.
Sit behind your baby,
giving her some support
with your body.
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