II Quarter Course

BONUS - Invitation to the Facebook group!

Lesson 1.1: High support - continued

In the second quarter, we want to and can count on the cooperation of the baby, who set into the High Support, will be able to keep the position on straightened arms. This exercise perfectly strengthens the muscles of the arms and back, and also trains the baby’s proper level of muscle tone in the shoulder girdle. We can say that this is our first task, with which we support getting into the position on all fours in the third quarter.

Lesson 1.2: High Bottom - continued

High Bottom is our play with which we achieve at least three goals. Firstly, we encourage the baby to contact its hands and legs and get to know its own body. Secondly, we consolidate symmetrical movement patterns. Thirdly, we practice flexion, abduction and external rotation of the hips, which strengthens the abdominal and back muscles.

Lesson 2.1: Working on the ball health and safety

It is a short but very important lesson. Check what you need to do to safely exercise with the baby on the ball, and how to assume a comfortable position for your back, which is often overloaded with a number of everyday duties. These tips apply to any type of ball exercise in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters.

Lesson 2.2: Lying on the stomach - warm-up

Each of the activities on a ball must start with familiarizing the baby with the ball, as well as preparing the baby’s body for more intensive work. We start with a play, which we call Bouncing that is bouncing the baby on the ball. This will work as a warm-up and stimulate the baby’s sensory system

Lesson 2.3: Lying on the stomach - high support

A good variation and, at the same time, an additional challenge to the play in high support is transferring it to the ball. We gain the same as we would do this exercise on the floor, but simultaneously we familiarize the baby with the ball and have a nice time together.

Lesson 2.4: Lying on the stomach - side to side balance

With the side-to-side balance, we strengthen the abdominal and back muscles, as well as baby’s control of the torso. All these factors are necessary, for a harmoniously developing baby, to initiate moving on all fours in the third quarter. Remember about the equal number of repetitions for the right and left side - this way we consolidate the symmetry!

Lesson 2.5: Lying on the stomach - tactile stimulation and vibration

This exercise can be a great break between our other exercises. Strong meaning an intense tactile stimulus gives the baby a sense of security, and additionally it has a toning effect. Vibration is also an intense stimulus. Watch your baby's reactions to vibrations, if you see that it likes them, it means that its sensory system needs such sensations. Then, use it often!

Lesson 2.6: Lying on the stomach - full workout

This lesson combines all the other lessons in this module into one. Check how a full workout with a baby aged 4-6 months on the ball should look like. 10-15 minutes of these activities during the day suffice to support the harmonious development of the baby, strengthen its ability to control and balance the torso and thus help in achieving milestones.

Lesson 3.1: Back-to-stomach turn

As we mentioned in earlier lessons, your baby's time on its stomach should increase in the 2nd quarter. Turns are a great exercise supporting the desire to stay on the stomach. After the rotation, the baby can move into a high support and strengthen the shoulder girdle. In this exercise, remember that the baby should do as much of it as possible on its own. Also, do not forget about symmetry, do an equal number of repetitions for the left and right side!

3-4-months-old - How much tummy time

3-4-months-old - Can you switch to a stroller seat if your baby refuses to lie flat in the bassinet

3-4-months-old - Alternatives to the cradle hold

4-months-old - How to stimulate the baby before bedtime

4-months-old - Is lying on the mother's stomach as good as on the floor

4-months-old - The baby pulls up during a traction test - do not do it on your own

4-months-old - Torticollis — how to help

4-months-old - Lots of crying before falling asleep

4-months-old - Baby crawls backward — how to encourage forward crawling

4-months-old - Flat head and asymmetry

4-months-old - Clenched fists during tummy time

4-5-months-old - Can you use a stroller or a car seat for a baby at this age

5-months-old - Can you stimulate high support on a ball

6-months-old - The baby rolls over during sleep, should you change their position

6-months-old - What activities can you sit a child for

6-months-old - Can a baby who hasn't achieved high support go into a crawling position

6-months-old - Baby pulls legs under but can’t lift head when initiating crawling

6-months-old - Clicking sounds in the spine — is it okay

6-months-old - Can a baby who doesn’t sit stably be placed in a high chair

6-months-old - Baby gets into crawling position but doesn’t roll

6-months-old - Airplane arms in the royal position — how to help

6-months-old - How to lift and carry properly

6-months-old - Will a baby outgrow low muscle tone

6-months-old - When is a baby ready for a high chair and stroller seat

6-months-old - Should a physical therapist show exercises

6-months-old - Practices in the clinic but refuses at home — how to encourage

6-months-old - Often does the airplane — how to help

6-months-old - When can you sit a child who hasn't sat on their own

0-12-months-old - From what age can you use an elevation in a pram or stroller

0-12-months-old - From when to when does a baby put their fingers or hands in their mouth

0-12-months-old - How a baby's sense of sight develops

0-12-months-old - How often and for how long to exercise with a baby

0-12-months-old - Recommended length of car travel with an infant

0-12-months-old - From when is a baby rocker safe

0-12-months-old - Flipping upside down and rough play with a baby

0-12-months-old - When can you carry in spider or on the hip

When is it worth seeing an SI specialist, and what are the indications for diagnosis

Effectiveness of sensory integration therapy and how it complements other neurophysiological methods

Can sensory processing disorders be fully cured

From what age is a weighted blanket appropriate

1. Audiobook - Normal and abnormal infant behavior in the 4th month of baby's life

2. Audiobook - Normal and abnormal infant behavior in the 5-6th month of baby's life