Gentle Rocking
Rock your baby slowly in your arms to soothe and stimulate their vestibular system.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 1 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Hold your baby securely in the crook of your arm.
2
Rock gently side to side in a smooth, rhythmic motion.
3
Hum or sing softly as you rock.
What you need
• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.
Why it works
Rhythmic rocking soothes the nervous system and gently stimulates the vestibular system, which supports balance.
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