Every baby develops at their own pace, and most children manage the individual developmental steps on their own. Some, however, benefit from a little encouragement from outside. The exercise builds on the child’s play and curiosity, so they don’t see it as exercise, but as fun with their parent.
When the exercise helps
- when your child is falling behind developmental milestones,
- when they favour one side or don’t like rolling over,
- when tummy time doesn’t go well,
- when you want to know how to support their development through play.
How it works
The physiotherapist assesses where your baby is in their development and shows you games and positions that will help them move forward. The exercise is playful, adapted to your child’s mood, and you’ll learn to do it at home too. With more significant deviations, the Vojta method may be appropriate.
