Arm Stretches
Gently stretch your baby's arms out to the sides and back in.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 5 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
With your baby on their back, gently hold their wrists.
2
Slowly open their arms wide like wings.
3
Bring them back to center and cross gently over their chest.
What you need
• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.
Why it works
Opens chest muscles and introduces bilateral awareness, which supports future reaching and grasping.
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