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Lifting Up and Down

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Try this form of exercise with Baby. Lift Baby up high above your head and bring them back down low.

Helps Baby develop their sense of balance and body position.

Related Milestones

Rolls from back to tummy and tummy to back

4–6 Months

Related Abilities

Enjoys various types of movement, such as being gently swung (4-6 months)

Is able to be comforted by cuddling or a parent's touch (4-6 months)

Is able to lift head forward when being pulled to sitting, from lying on back

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