Palm Stroking
Slowly stroke the center of your baby's palm with your thumb.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 2 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Take your baby's hand gently in yours.
2
Use your thumb to stroke circles on their palm.
3
Watch their fingers curl and relax with the sensation.
What you need
• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.
Why it works
Gentle palm stimulation activates nerve endings and encourages the grasp reflex in a calming way.
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