Gentle airplane: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

You need: a soft rug or bed.

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
2. Rest your baby tummy-down on your shins, facing you, holding them firmly under the arms.
3. Rock your legs slowly up and down and side to side.
4. Make airplane sounds and land them gently on your tummy.

Builds: moving and using hands and social and emotional. Your baby feels new movements while looking right at your face.

Safety: Play this only while your baby is awake and alert. Hold them firmly the whole time, keep the moves slow and small, and wait until they hold their head up well.

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