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Pivot on Tummy

👶 4–6 months Physical

Encourage your baby to spin in a circle on their tummy.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 21 of your baby's personalized plan.

Pivot on Tummy, a baby activity for 4–6 months

How to play

1
Place your baby on their tummy with toys in a circle around them.
2
As they reach for toys to the side, they may start to pivot.
3
Move toys further to encourage more rotation.

What you need

• Several small toys

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Pivoting on the tummy builds upper body strength and is often a precursor to crawling.

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