The stage from 3 to 6 months old is an important stage when children start to brace. This is when the neck, arm and back muscle systems develop strongly, helping children turn on their own from lying on their back to lying on their stomach. Therefore, parents should prepare appropriate, safe and supportive items to help children in this important stage.
Specialized floor foam
When the child is in the staging stage, the bed mattress face is too loose, making it difficult to turn and there is a potential risk that makes the child prone to suffocation. Parents can consider choosing to buy a foam mat for the child to practice waving on the floor.
Carpets have moderate elasticity, helping to lift and protect children from strong impacts. Parents should choose non-toxic, anti-slip carpets so that children have a solid support to help perform flip movements.
U-shaped pillow support for bracing
Tummy time is an important exercise to help children strengthen quickly. A specialized U-shaped pillow will strongly support children in this stage. When children lie on their stomachs and lean their chests on pillows, vision is widened, while reducing direct pressure on the abdomen.
The U-shaped shape also helps children maintain a longer lying face down posture without fatigue or pain, as well as helps promote the development of neck and shoulder muscles, creating a premise for crawling and sitting skills later.
Bed shields and safety doors
As soon as children learn to wave, consecutive flips can cause children to encounter situations such as hitting the wall or possibly getting close to the edge of the bed. These are quite dangerous areas for young children.
Therefore, parents should consider installing a sturdy bed shield to create a safe training space for children. The shield should have soft mattress covers and a suitable height to prevent children from rolling out, as well as help parents feel secure in observing all movements of children from afar.
Visual and motor stimulants
To encourage children to actively learn to flip, brightly colored or sound-emitting toys will be indispensable items. When toys are placed out of reach, children will be attracted as well as have the motivation to turn and reach out to touch them.
In which, soft fabric balls, safety mirrors or dice not only help stimulate children's brains but also support coordination between the eyes and motor muscle groups, helping children enthusiastically practice new skills.
