Mommy-quake

Activity

Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest, making sure your shins are parallel to the ground. Place baby tummy down on your shins and gently swing baby side to side or bounce up and down. Make sure to hold onto baby for safety.

Helps baby develop their sense of balance.

Related Milestones

Walks independently and seldom falls

13–18 Months

Related Abilities

Is interested in interacting with people (plays patty cake)

Enjoys being swung and gently thrown in air (13-18 months)

Is frequently moving in and out of various positions (e.g. crawling, climbing, cruising, and walking) to explore and get desirable objects (13-18 months)

Popular Resources

Areas of Development

Baby Milestones App

Activities for Baby

Tummy Timer

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