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Arm Stretches

👶 0–2 months Physical

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.

Arm Stretches, a baby activity for 0–2 months

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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