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Bounce gently on an exercise ball
Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration
- 5 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Home
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Sit your toddler on a large exercise ball and hold them firmly at the hips. Bounce slowly up and down to a song, then roll the ball a little forward and back. Stop and wait for them to ask for more.
Materials
- Large exercise ball
Safety note
Keep both hands on your toddler's hips the whole time, use small bounces, and play on a soft floor away from furniture.
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Why it matters
Small bounces and rolls ask your toddler to keep their head and body steady, which builds core strength and balance.
Benefit
Balance
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