Body
Movement Intelligence
from Birth to 6 Months
from Birth to 6 Months
| Characteristics | Things to do |
| New babies can’t lift their heads. They need their necks supported. At about 6 weeks, most babies first start to lift their heads. New babies close their hands to make a fist. They can hold a soft toy. At about 6 weeks, babies’ hands open. This is when they start to look at their hands and see that they can move them. Soon they will find their feet too. When a baby is about 2 or 3 months old, she may start to reach for things. At about 3 or 4 months, babies start to turn over. | Put bright colored baby socks with finger holes cut out on baby's hands to make them more fun. Shake a rattle over baby’s head to give him practice reaching for things. When he is on the floor, put a toy in front of him. Let him try to get it. He may need your help to get it. Make sure your baby spends time on the floor on a clean blanket. He needs to practice moving. Get down on the floor with him so he feels comfortable. |