Play
gross motor
Bicycle Legs
Best Age
Best Age
wk 0–20
Category
Play
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
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About this play
Gently pedalling your baby's legs in a cycling motion while they lie on their back is a favourite of parents everywhere — it's playful, it builds early leg strength and hip mobility, and the rhythmic movement can help ease trapped wind and gas.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Lay baby on their back on a soft, flat surface.
- Hold their ankles and gently move their legs in a cycling motion.
- Add a silly rhyme or count out loud to make it a game.