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[Amornrat]

ตอนนี้น้อง 2 เดือนครึ่งค่ะ คือจะชอบอุ้มน้องตั้งตัวตรงให้นั่งบ้าง ให้ยืนบ้างจะจับตรงใต้รักแร้น้องนะค่ะ คอน้องก็ไม่ค่อยแข็งเท่าไรค่ะ ขอรบกวนช่วยแนะนำด้วยค่ะ เป็นห่วงลูกเหมือนกันกลัวน้องจะมีปัญหาเกี่ยวกับรโคงสร้างกระดูกค่ะ ขอบคุณค่ะ

[namo mom]

ยังไม่ควรทำนะคะ น้องยังเล็กอยู่เลยค่ะ เดี๋ยวกระดูกจะมีปัญหาเหมือนที่คุณแม่ว่า ถ้าอยากให้น้องออกกำลังกาย คุณแม่ก็ให้น้องนอนราบแล้วก็จับขาน้องทำเหมือนปั่นจักรยานน่ะค่ะ ส่วนแขนก็ยืดขึ้น ลง กางเข้ากางออก แค่นี้ก็พอแล้วค่ะ

[Pat]

เด็กอ่อน วิธีออกกำลังกายคือให้เด็กนอนราบแล้วเอาของเล่นห้อยไว้ข้างบนให้เค้าไขว่คว้าเอาค่ะ หรือถ้ามี Baby play Gym ให้น้องเค้าเล่นก็ได้ค่ะ

พอเค้าเริ่มที่จะโตขึ้นอีกหน่อยก็จับให้น้องเค้านอนคว่ำหน้า ให้เค้าได้ออกกำลังกายกล้ามเนื้อส่วนหลัง ไหล่ และแขน ขา เค้าอาจจะอยู่ได้ไม่นานนัก แล้วก็อาจจะเริ่มร้อง ก็ค่อยๆหัดกันไปนะค่ะ
Baby Exercise

Read about being a mother of 12 as our resident 'Supermom' shares her wise parenting advice.

I was very lucky to have a very wonderful pediatrician right at the start of my career as the mother of 12 children. David was patient and took time to explain things to me. I still value much of the advice he gave me so many years ago. I find that most of what he taught me was ahead of its time. One of the first things David taught me was infant exercise.


I was surprised to hear that it was necessary for me to exercise with my daughter. She seemed to move all the time she was awake and I wondered that this was not enough movement to keep her toned. David said it was important to encourage the baby to use certain muscle groups so that she could move forward in her development. I found that I really enjoyed exercise time, and I found that my babies all enjoyed this time, too.
Here are some baby exercises that you can do with your baby when he is one month old:


Lay the baby on his back on a blanket. Give the baby your forefinger to grip. Help secure his grip with your thumb and third finger. Stretch out your baby's arm without making him raise his head off the blanket. Release. Repeat 5 times with each arm.
Be slow and gentle

While he is in the same position, you can do the next exercise. Get both of the baby's hands in the grip position as in the last exercise. Extend his arms out to his sides, then cross them over each other across his chest. Switch the pattern of the crossed over arms so each arm gets a chance to be on top. Be slow and gentle. Repeat 5 times. I like to say something rhythmic as we do this exercise: "In and out, in and out, over and under and in and out."
Fun for both of you

Lay your baby on his tummy on a blanket. This will encourage him to lift his head and strengthen his neck muscles. The baby will lift his legs, too, and make a rocking motion. I like to get down on the floor in front of his face and smile up at him. They work hard at this exercise, you might find that he grunts and after a time, cries. Don't let his grunting turn into real crying. Turn him over or pick him up before he gets upset. You want this to be fun for both of you.

[Pat]

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[Pat]

Baby Exercises: A Fitting Thing To Do

Each kick, each arm swing, each crawl; each exercise is a step forward in your baby's journey to adulthood. It is natural that you would like to help her in the process or at least make it a smooth transition. So, if you want to introduce your infant to exercises and games, you better find out the hows, whys, dos and donts about your baby fitness exercises.

'Have You Heard About Baby Exercise Classes?'
Infant exercise classes have surged on the American parenting scene. Nationwide, classes and facilities dedicated to children's exercise have opened up, with some classes aimed at children just a few months old. Exercise classes geared towards newborns and those infants under 12 months of age aim to help babies learn new skills, such as sitting up and rolling over, while other classes look to develop upper body strength and the hand-over-hand coordination needed for crawling.

But it's not just developmental skills that these classes teach. Some look to deepen the parent/child bond. To help do this, yoga classes have been designed with poses specially created for babies from birth to 4 years. Aside from these classes, there are also swimming and developmental play classes that parents are enrolling their babies in.

Although these classes still await a nod from medical experts, advocates of baby exercise programs feel that such exercise programs are helpful in a number of ways. They contribute to your child's developing language skills by helping your baby learn to obey simple commands such as "Let's do this", "Pick up the ball and give it to mom". Additionally, many activities in gym classes are done with songs that the children learn to sing.

Other suspected benefits of baby exercise classes include:

* Helping your child learn to take turns, accept instructions and share
* Stimulate your baby's senses. Exercise classes involve tactile, auditory, and visual stimulation. Children feel textures (such as the tautness of balloons, hardness of balls) and they respond to sounds, such as the commands of the instructor and the rhythm of the music. A bright and cheerful room atmosphere helps to stimulate your baby's sight
* Supporters of infant yoga classes say that advantages of this type of exercise to your baby include increased immunity; better sleep, digestion and circulation; neuromuscular development; and better-regulated emotions and relaxation.

Tread With Caution
Baby exercise classes have become an established trend. But the general pediatric opinion is that your baby doesn't actually need a special fitness program for her body or to develop her motor skills. Babies get enough exercise doing what they normally do — crawl, walk, and play.

According to the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics), there has been no data to suggest that structured programs or the promotion of conditioned responses will advance a baby's skills or provide any long-term benefit to normal infants. Moreover, the AAP feels that the possibility exists that adults may inadvertently exceed their infant's physical limitations by using structured exercise programs.

Because babies normally receive all the physical and mental exercise they require naturally, parents do not need specialized skills or equipment to provide an environment for the optimum development of their infant. Critics of structured infant exercise programs say that these classes should not be promoted as being therapeutically beneficial for the development of healthy infants. Instead, parents should be encouraged to provide a safe, nurturing, and minimally structured play environment for their infant.

However, if done safely, exercise class advocates feel these programs:

* Can teach you different ways to interact with your baby
* Help you bond with your little one, in the case of mommy/daddy-and-baby classes.
* If an infant has a known physical or neurological problems, baby exercise classes and physical therapy can be extremely helpful for their development.

Each Step Counts
So, is getting your baby started on an exercise program harmful to them? Maybe, maybe not. Looking at the guidelines put out by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), it would seem that confining babies and young children to strollers, play pens, cars and infant seats for hours at a time may delay their development, such as rolling over, crawling, walking and even cognitive development.

NAPSE advocates baby physical activities for many reasons. They cite the fact that getting infants and young children turned on to exercise and physical activity from a young age helps to foster healthy, lifelong practices. Making physical activity a part of your baby's life may help reduce their risk of obesity later on. As well, promoting and nurturing enjoyment of movement and motor skill confidence and competence at an early age may contribute to healthy development and later participation in physical activity.

Try These Out
Parents can develop their own activities and games for the stimulation of their babies. Here are some suggestions:

* Lay your infant on a blanket on the floor with a few toys
* Select attractive materials: look for different shapes and colors, but make sure the toy is washable so your baby can grab, suck, throw and later on pass the objects from one hand to the other while you don't have to worry about germs all the time.
* When the baby is learning to roll over, keep him motivated to keep trying by holding a favorite toy just out of his reach
* Try playing peek-a-boo or patty-cake; help move your child's hands so she learns the motions
* Carry the child to a new environment, set her down, and let her explore (the areas should be baby-proofed)

Mom and Baby Workouts
Moms that can't go for special baby exercises can also try out the option of mom and baby exercise programs like stroller rides and walking. For mothers, they are a good way to beat the Baby Blues as well as tackle that nagging postpartum flab.

These classes might be aimed at you but many instructors also encourage involvement of your baby. After all, you don't want to miss any chance to bond with your little one. Besides, mothers who take to regular exercise classes set a wonderful example for their babies by showing the way of a healthy lifestyle.

[Pat]

Muscle-Building Baby Exercises that Will Tire Your Infant

You might not think that your baby needs exercise, but he/she does. Even very small babies can benefit from some simple exercises. Being physically active helps your little one build the muscles necessary for crawling and later, walking. Also, if you have troubles getting your child to
sleep, exercise can help with that; just like adults, babies get tired and sleep better when they are worn out physically.

Here are a few exercises to get you started:

Newborn-3 months

At this age, your baby can't do much for himself, but he is learning the whole time. At this point, he is learning to control head and neck muscles, as well as his extremities.

Deep Knee Bend

Take your baby's feet and gently press his knees to his tummy. Straighten them, then push back again. After a few times, you might notice that your baby starts pushing back at you. This is fine, but don't force his legs to bend.

Hold Your Head High

Put your infant upright, against your shoulder. In this position (commonly used for burping), your baby can practice lifting his head, even if only for a second or two. Make sure he has good support along his back so he can't fall backwards.

Tummy Time

This is good for babies of all ages. Lay your child face down on a relatively firm surface. Foam floor mats work well. During the first month or two, your baby won't do much in this position, but as he gets a bit older, he will try to turn his head from side to side and lift it. Eventually, he will push himself up on his forearms to look around.

3-6 months

Now your baby is ready to start playing. His motor skills will be developing at a rapid pace now and you'll notice that he starts grabbing things more successfully. Hand coordination is big during this phase and your little one will also enjoy kicking his feet.

Bouncy Chair Fun

Fisher Price makes bouncy seats that have kick and play sensors located under the chair. When your baby kicks, it lights up a toolbar and plays music. At this age, your baby will start to understand cause and effect and will soon be kicking like crazy to light that bar up!

Finger Pull

Lay your baby on his back on the bed and offer your two index fingers. When he grabs them successfully, gently lift your hands. Chances are, your little one will let go pretty fast, but the more you play, the more he'll hang on. Lift and lower so he won't fall over from an upright
position and get hurt.

Sit Ups

Your baby won't be quite ready to sit up until the end of this phase or beyond, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy exercising those sitting muscles! Sit your baby up on a bed and let go of him, holding your hands a couple of inches from his body. When he lists to one side, gently set up him upright again. This lets your child work those important trunk muscles and learn about balance.

[Pat]

Baby Exercises Help Your Baby Learn to Sit Up and to Roll Over

Last Updated: September 26, 2008 Related resource areas: Parenting

Parenting Tips for Your 4 Month Old Baby

Pull to Sitting

Lay your baby on his back on a blanket or rug. Place your hands under his arms. Slowly pull your baby up until he is sitting. To encourage him, say things such as, “Up we go!” At first, you may do more of the work. Your baby will get the idea and may soon work hard to help himself up.

Rolling Over

Lay your baby on his back on a blanket and sit behind his head, holding a noisy or squeaky toy. Hold the toy where your baby can see it. Slowly move it so he has to turn his head to follow it.

Praise your baby if he arches his back and starts to turn. If your baby turns with his shoulders, but his legs don't follow, gently push on his bottom to help him over. Save this game for later if your baby doesn’t try.

To help your baby feel what it’s like to roll over, lay him on one side of a small blanket. Gently raise the blanket to help him roll over. Reward him with big smiles and hugs.