What to expect at this stage
Exercises for this age
A selection of 10 exercises from the 98 in the full Blueprint. The complete guide includes video demonstrations, safety cues, and personalized daily routines.
Tummy Time
Place baby on a firm, flat surface when alert and content. Start with short sessions, building tolerance gradually.
Strengthens neck and shoulder muscles -- the foundation for rolling, crawling, and sitting.
Bicycle Kicks
Lay baby on their back, hold ankles, and move legs in a smooth cycling pattern.
Aids digestion, helps relieve gas, and supports hip and leg muscle development.
Gentle Chest Rhythm
Place hands gently over baby's chest while they lie on their back. Synchronize gentle compressions with their breathing.
Deep pressure input is calming to the nervous system and supports bonding.
Knee-to-Chest
Gently bring both knees toward baby's chest in a smooth rhythmic motion.
Encourages natural hip and lower back movement, strengthens core, and relieves gas.
Little Foot Sole Massage
Use your thumb to make small circles over the sole of baby's foot.
Stimulates nerve endings in the feet, promoting sensory awareness.
Alternating Arm Raises
Gently hold baby's forearm and slowly lift one arm straight up, then switch sides.
Supports shoulder, arm, and upper back development.
Supine Spinal Twist
Gently bend one knee toward chest and guide it across the body toward the opposite side.
Helps with gas relief and supports natural movement patterns including midline crossing.
ILU Abdominal Massage
Trace I-L-U strokes on baby's abdomen following the path of the colon.
Following the anatomical path of the colon helps move trapped gas for release.
Sacral Wobble
Cup baby's sacrum with one hand and create gentle side-to-side wobbling motions.
Gentle pelvic movement supports digestion and provides calming proprioceptive input.
Hip Rotation
Position baby on their back and slowly rotate hips left and right, keeping both legs moving together.
Promotes natural range of motion and supports core and lower back strength.
+88 more exercises, personalized routines, and video demos inside the full Blueprint.
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This is a selection of 10 exercises from the 98 in the Baby Acrobatics Blueprint. The full guide includes:
- ✓98 exercises with step-by-step video demonstrations
- ✓Personalized weekly routines for your baby's exact age
- ✓Safety guidance and milestone tracking
- ✓5 ready-made daily routines (tummy time, gas relief, bedtime, and more)
A typical daily routine
A newborn routine includes 6-8 gentle exercises and takes about 5-6 minutes. Sessions focus on calming connection, gentle stretches, and early tummy time.
The Blueprint builds your baby's routine week by week, matched to their exact developmental stage. Every exercise includes a video walkthrough so you know exactly what to do.
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All exercises independently reviewed by licensed pediatric occupational therapists (OTD, OTR/L).