Make sure that the child likes all the manipulations done with his small body.
Body newborn very fragile and soft, so all movements must be very gentle. And when the child learns to roll over without the help of others, to sit and crawl, then you can try to increase the intensity of the load.
Exercise number 1
Since the child spends all the time on his back, he needs help to strengthen muscle back and abdomen. Therefore, we recommend that you practice this exercise immediately a few days after the birth of the baby - turn the baby over on his tummy so that he tries to raise his head on his own.
Exercise number 2
Place the baby on the back, then grab the arms firmly and try to lift him, just a little. Play with your child, kiss him and have fun - let it resemble a fun game, and not a forced exercise.
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Exercise number 3
Best exercise during colic. Pull your legs up to the baby's belly so that the knees touch the belly easily. Repeat 10 times.
Exercise number 4
The child lies on her back, and the mother firmly holds the child's legs in her hands and performs rotational movements with them, as if the child is riding a bicycle.
Exercise number 5
This exercise will improve digestion baby and prevent the appearance colic.
Place the baby on a large ball (asterisk) and gently rock the ball, holding the baby firmly so that he does not fall.
Do these exercises no later than an hour before feeding, setting aside 7-10 minutes of your time and gradually increasing the time to 20 minutes.
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