What to do with this activity?

Physical play with your child is lots of fun, great for bonding, and good for their development.

Be extra gentle with your baby in the first six months. At this early age hold them close to you and always support their head and neck. Cradle your baby and dance around yourself. Talk or sing to your little one as you go.  

When your baby is able to support their own neck and head you can lift them higher. Hold them securely under their arms. Toddlers love being lifted high by someone strong enough  - often Dad's job.

Make a game out of lifting and crawling - talk out loud about "bridges" and "tunnels". Hold them tight and lift them "over the bridge" from one chair to another, or between two outdoor points of similar height. As soon as they can crawl, create tunnels for them go under and emerge. Stand with your legs just wide enough and say "under the bridge" or "through the tunnel". Make it up and repeat whatever your child enjoys.