Exercises & play

Short, safe activities that feed the skill your baby is working on right now — with clear stop-signs.

Medically-informed · Sources: AAP, CDC

Weeks 1–8

WEEKS 1–31–2 min, 3–5×/dayChest tummy timeBuilds neck strength in the safest, cosiest spot — on you.WEEKS 1–41–2 minFinger grasp playFeeds the grasp reflex that becomes voluntary holding.WEEKS 2–52–3 minFace trackingTrains eye muscles and early focus — your face is the best target.WEEKS 2–62–3 min after diaper changesBicycle legsEases gas and works the hips — the classic for a reason.WEEKS 2–62–4 min per sideSide-lying playA gentle strength position that also gives the head a break from lying flat.WEEKS 3–83–5 min, several times a dayClassic floor tummy timeThe main strength program: neck, shoulders, core.WEEKS 3–72–3 minHigh-contrast trackingSharpens visual focus with the patterns young eyes see best.WEEKS 4–82–3 minSound turningConnects hearing and head control — early localization practice.WEEKS 5–102–3 minHands to midlineBringing hands together at the chest wires the two body halves to cooperate.WEEKS 6–103–4 minMirror timeSelf-discovery and face study — babies are their own favorite show.WEEKS 6–11As long as it's funSing and replyServe-and-return: the core drill of language and social wiring.WEEKS 8–133–5 minReach for the toyTurns swipes into aimed reaches — the bridge to grabbing.

2–6 months

WEEKS 5–102–3 minHands to midlineBringing hands together at the chest wires the two body halves to cooperate.WEEKS 6–103–4 minMirror timeSelf-discovery and face study — babies are their own favorite show.WEEKS 6–11As long as it's funSing and replyServe-and-return: the core drill of language and social wiring.WEEKS 8–133–5 minReach for the toyTurns swipes into aimed reaches — the bridge to grabbing.WEEKS 9–134–5 minTummy pivot playEncourages pivoting — the first self-transport.WEEKS 10–132–4 minSupported sittingBuilds trunk control with you as the safety frame.WEEKS 11–132–3 minGrab and transferPractices passing objects hand to hand — coordination milestone prep.WEEKS 12–133–5 minRolling runwaySets up the environment where the first roll can happen safely.