Stretch Legs for a Baby - Place the baby on a mat face up.
Hold the baby's feet gently. You will place one foot in each of your hands.
Stretch Legs for a Baby
Move the baby's legs in circles as if they are riding a bicycle. Move the legs gently and do not push them too hard.
Rotate the baby's legs so that you complete 20 repetitions. Count out loud so that the baby hears your voice.
Lay the baby on a soft mat. Stimulate blood flow by gently massaging the baby's legs.
Since babies are naturally flexible, they are able to move their legs in a wider range of motion. Helping your new bundle of joy stretch his legs will allow the legs to strengthen and prepare him for crawling and rolling over. Leg stretches encourage a newborn or toddler to learn and play as you interact with him. You can accustom your baby to the stretching by moving his legs on a changing table or while he lays flat in the crib. - by eHow
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