Age restrictions - not earlier than eight weeks.
The main principle of exercises is the exclusion of any violence.
The purpose of carrying out stretching exercises is stimulation of the digestive system, development of breathing, preparation of the child for a sedentary position.
Back stretching
Little Cobra - 1
Sit with your knees bent, with a support for your back. The child should lie on your hips face down, feet to you, and your head - on your knees.
Begin to perform movements along the spine of the child: first it will be an easy facelift. Then, holding the baby with both hands under the chest, draw your thumbs on the paranasal muscles on the right and on the left side of the spine. Move in the direction of the waist up, act lightly.
Then, holding your thumbs directly under the shoulder blades of the child, take it with the rest of the fingers by the shoulders and gently lift them up. Support at the same time - the big finger of the base of the blades. At this stage it does not matter whether the child raises his head or not.
Relax the arms and repeat the exercise two or three times.
Little Cobra - 2
Put the baby on your stomach on your knees bent. Put one hand on his lumbar region and gently, but push hard.
Put the other hand under the chest so that the index finger is located directly under the chin.
Then slowly raise the upper part of the child's trunk, and keep the pressure on the back with the other hand.
Stretching for the lumbar region
Sitaktak, so that it would be convenient for you to keep the baby on your lap. Stretching is intended for the lumbar spine and muscles surrounding it.
While holding the ankle with one hand, place the other on the upper back, directly under the shoulder blades. Slowly lift the baby's legs until he allows it. Release them as soon as you feel resistance. Some babies can lift their feet quite a bit, while others - high enough. Already at this age, the features of the ligamentous-joint apparatus of the child manifest themselves.
If you feel the resistance at the side of the child immediately after the stretching, stop.
Exercise for stretching should alternate with anti-stretch marks. Pull the knees of the child to the crooks when it lies on its back, on a soft surface, and gently shake it from side to side.
Stretching for hands and shoulders
Stretching "outward"
Put the child on his back, bring his hands together, holding his hands behind his wrists, and inhale. Slowly exhale, spread the baby's hands to the sides until you feel the resistance.
Then again, remove the child's hands, crossing his palms on his chest, and the second time - changing hands. Repeat the exercises two times.
Stretching "round"
The original position of the baby - as well as for stretching outwards.
Take the child by the wrists and gently bring them over his face, then spread a wide circle up and down again. Pay attention to the flow of inspiration during exercise.
If the child likes such a stretch, then perform a circular movement in the opposite direction (down), ending with a full turn in the center of the chest.
Stretching with lifting
Etravastya is based on the grasping reflex of newborns. The child is able to hold on to anything by unconsciously using his strength for lifting. Your support should be minimal.
Lay down the floor with bent knees and put the baby on your stomach, face to you. Put your index fingers in the hands of the child; If he does not cling to them, take his brush with his thumb and forefinger. Raise the arms of the child to the sides at the level of the head and gently lift the baby, paying attention to how he in response to this strains his muscles.
If the baby is not strong enough to pull himself up on his arms, do not pull it hard. But if the child is actively trying to rise, let him apt dip gently down on his stomach. Participate: smile, passive support and verbal approval.
Growth!