Daily exercise for a newborn takes very little time, but thanks to it, parents will be able to strengthen their child's immunity, make the baby stronger, healthier, and enduring. It is recommended to start exercising when the baby is 1 month old.
Preparing to charge for your baby
It is very important to properly prepare for charging. First you need to choose a place where your baby will exercise. A good option is a quiet, warm room without drafts. Choose a flat surface - a table, a low chest of drawers, a changing table. Then place a blanket, soft, warm cloth or diaper in there.
It is recommended to immediately remove fragile, sharp, heavy objects away from them so as not to accidentally hit them while charging.
Ventilate the room so your baby can breathe easily. The room should be neither cold, nor stuffy, nor damp. The more closely you monitor the microclimate, the better.
Don't forget to prepare a toy for your baby. For a baby from 1 to 5 months old, a rattle or a bright thing that will help attract attention is suitable. It is better for older children to give fitballs, with which you can perform some exercises. Rest assured that you won't be distracted while charging. For example, it's a bad idea to cook porridge and then start exercising right away.
How to exercise for a baby
First give the newborn a gentle back massage. If you are not sure if you can handle the task, see your pediatrician and he will show you how to properly massage. After that, help the child to bend and straighten his legs and arms several times, clench his fists and unclench his fingers. This will help improve blood flow and oxygenate the body well.
Remember that exercising should be fun. If the child is naughty or angry, it is better to postpone classes or try to interest him. When the baby is not feeling well, exercise is inappropriate.
From 1 to 4 months of age, exercises can be used to improve reflex movements. A good option is to bring your palms to the arms or feet of the baby so that he starts to push off slightly and even “play nice”. From 4 to 5 months, children perfectly master the coup from the abdomen to the back and vice versa. Later, you can start teaching your child to step over their legs. Of course, parents should support and help in this. Finally, after six months, you can start gradually adding fitball exercises, squats, bends and head turns. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the charging does not drag on and does not tire the baby. If the list of exercises is long, alternate them, choosing only half or a third for each activity.
