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Lap Bouncing

👶 1–2 months Emotional

Sit your baby on your knee and slowly bounce them.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 7 of your baby's personalized plan.

Lap Bouncing, a baby activity for 1–2 months

How to play

1
Sit your baby on your lap facing you, supporting their trunk.
2
Gently bounce your knee up and down.
3
Sing "Horsey, horsey" or a similar bouncing rhyme.

What you need

• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.

Why it works

Bouncing games build trust, create joyful moments, and gently stimulate the vestibular system.

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