Chicago Baby - Fall 2008 - (Page 33) 3-6 MONTHS Tummy-down carry Carry baby tummy-side down instead of upright. Don’t forget to support his head and legs. “Parents can sneak tummy time in when it’s convenient for them by carrying on the tummy. I find that a way that babies like a lot, because they are always looking for an alternative view of the universe,” says Girolami. Eye level smile Get down on your baby’s level and talk to him to encourage head movement. “For small babies who aren’t going to roll, get down on the edge of bed in front of them so they can see you,” suggests Girolami. Tummy minute Tummy minute newborn period and by 6 months incorporating an hour of tummy time every day. For more information on tummy time and other developmental activities, visit baby’s bottom to make him feel secure. Start with just a minute or two at a time to get baby used to being on his stomach. You can use a receiving blanket (as pictured) to prop baby up for a different view. “In the newborn period, if you can work in these five positions, two minutes in each one, you’re starting with 10 minutes. Then just keep increasing a couple minutes every week,” says Girolami. Tummy to tummy Lay down and place baby on your chest, making sure to support him the entire time so he doesn’t roll off. “The heartbeat is reassuring to them and it’s a nice cuddly time,” says Girolami. “Lay the baby on your chest low enough so you can look at them and they can look at you.” CHILDREN TEENS pathwaysawareness.org. Lap soothe Lay baby across your lap as a soothing maneuver. “If they like contact on shoulder, they will probably like contact of being over lap,” says Girolami. Support Jennifer Gilbert is the editor of Chicago Baby, associate editor of Chicago Parent and mom to Landon. A D U LT S SENIORS Chicago Baby eBook edition. Coming Soon. MUSIC CLASSES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ChicagoBaby FALL 2008 PREGNANCY ChicagoParent FREE MUSIC TOGETHER CLASSES > Music Together® Babies Only (Ages birth to 8 months) Photo by Sarah McKemie Naming baby 0-3 MONTHS CHILD CARE: Asking the right questions > Music Together® Mixed Age (Ages birth to 4 years) Ask about Suzuki instruction and other classes for Children Ages 3 to 12. www.colum.edu/sherwoodconservatory (312) 427–6267 1312 S. Michigan Avenue IN CHICAGO’S HISTORIC SOUTH LOOP Advice ages for the 3-6 MONTHS Building baby’s muscles 6-12 MONTHS Cooking for baby Chicago Parent Mom Tested. Mom Treasured Bringing music to Chicago for more than 113 years! Experience an award-winning faculty in a warm and friendly environment. ChicagoParent.com | Fall 2008 | 33 http://www.pathwaysawareness.org http://www.ChicagoParent.com
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