Exercise For Infants
No age is too young to exercise. Even as early as infancy, a parent can practice kids indoor exercise to start their newborn on a healthy routine that will last their entire lives.
But what exercises could a newborn possibly do? Obviously, babies are limited in what they can do and at this point infant exercise isn’t necessary for weight loss or raising their heart rate. But there are simple kids indoor exercises that can help with their gross motor skills, visual stimulation, etc.
Babies are born with approximately 100 billion brain cells, which is much more than they’ll have as they get to be three and older. The brain cells that die off in the first few years of life are the ones that aren’t stimulated.
That’s why it’s important to encourage a child’s brain from birth. The first few years of life are the most crucial for developing sensory functions. Studies show that infants who exercise their brains with music, sights and touch are more likely to have a higher IQ.
Ideas To Help With Exercise For Infants
Beginning with the first week of life, there are effective indoor exercises to stimulate and develop a baby’s mind. Simply moving their arms, legs, hands and feet will help the baby be more aware of their body and what they can do with it through the sense of touch.
Exposing them to different lights will stimulate their visual senses. And playing classical music or using a rattle will develop their hearing senses.
Making a point to exercise your baby both mentally and physically is not only beneficial to them, but will also help you get in a routine of being more aware and concerned with their health and development. The earlier you start kids indoor exercises, the easier it will be on you and your child.
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Jeff Wise
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