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Baby Push-Ups

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Encourage baby push-ups during Tummy Time by raising and lowering a rattle over baby’s head.

Helps baby improve neck and head control and strengthen back, shoulder muscles and core.

Related Milestones

Moves from tummy or back into sitting

7–9 Months

Picks up head and pushes through elbows during Tummy Time

7–9 Months

Turns head to visually track objects while sitting

7–9 Months

Related Abilities

Is able to pick up head and push through elbows during Tummy Time

Is able to play on tummy

Moves in and out of various positions, e.g. sitting, tummy, and hands and knees

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