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Sitting and Twisting

👶 5–7 months Physical

Place toys behind your sitting baby to encourage trunk rotation.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 25 of your baby's personalized plan.

Sitting and Twisting, a baby activity for 5–7 months

How to play

1
Sit your baby on the floor.
2
Place a toy slightly behind them on one side.
3
Encourage them to twist and reach for it.

What you need

• Toys

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Twisting while sitting builds oblique muscles and improves balance.

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