Newborn Stretches
Gently stretch your baby's arms and legs to help them uncurl from their fetal position.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 1 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
With your baby on their back, gently hold one arm and slowly extend it out to the side.
2
Bring it back in and repeat with the other arm.
3
Do the same with each leg, gently straightening and bending.
What you need
• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.
Why it works
Gentle stretching helps your newborn transition from the curled fetal position and builds early body awareness.
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