Place child on his back in a crib. |
Tie a toy or a bell on the cross bar of the crib. |
Move the toy from one side to the other, slowly. |
Help child slowly move head following the object. |
Stand behind child and squeak a toy or ring a bell. |
Gradually bring the toy to child's view. |
Gently guide child's head with one hand, while operating the toy with the other to follow the sound from the toy. |
Squat on a low stool, arch your legs. |
Place child on back, on your legs, hands dangling down, legs on yours. |
Gently raise child's hands above his head. |
Bend his legs so that his knees touch the stomach. |
Turn child on his stomach on your legs. |
With his legs on yours, place your hands on his back or tickle him or stroke along his spine. |
The child may raise his head. |
If he does not, tickle him again and guide him raise head. |
Bathe child, keeping him on your legs, first on his stomach. |
Place your palm on his back, pour water over your palm. |
Keep talking to child. |
Help child lift head as you pour each mug of water. |
Gently pat child's back. |
Now, turn his position, place him on his back on your legs. |
Pour water over your palm placed on his stomach. |
Guide child raise head as you pour water. Bend child's leg gently moving it towards the stomach. |
Straighten leg, repeat with other leg. |
As you bend the limbs keep his head in an inclined position on your legs.(Keep your legs inclined, while you sit on a low stool). |
Move his head from side to side. Raise his arms above the head. |
Hold both his arms cupped, with your hand. |
With your other hand gently raise child's chin for him to look up towards his arms. |