Fortunately, the times have already ended when it was believed that up to 4-6 months the baby should lie motionless in a tightly-drawn diaper for most of the day. Modern doctors are of the opinion that for harmonious physical development, a child needs not only freedom of movement from birth, but also special exercises. In addition to the standard training program that all mothers receive in the “Healthy Child’s Cabinet”, exercise on a special ball - a fitball for babies will not be out of place.
What are the benefits of fitball
In the house where the baby appeared, the fitball ball is useful for both health and entertainment. The grown-up children like to ride it like a jumper, and you can do gymnastics with newborn children on the fitball. Classes on fitball are useful not only for children with neurological problems, as young mothers often think. For healthy children, such a charge is necessary for many reasons.
- Promotes muscle hypertensioncharacteristic of newborns.
- Strengthens and develops the muscles of the limbs, back, abdominals.
- It has a massage effect and stimulates the work of internal organs.
- Improves digestion and prevents colic.
- Helps to learn to coordinate movements and develops the vestibular apparatus.
Doing it right
Gymnastics on fitball has so many advantages and is so effective that it will simply not be reasonable to neglect it. In order for the exercises to bring joy to the mother and baby, you need to observe some conditions.
- It is best to do gymnastics in the morning, while the baby is at the peak of activity and in a good mood.
- Before starting exercises, make sure that the baby is calm and nothing causes him discomfort.
- From the time of feeding to exercise, you need to pause for at least 1.5 hours.
- If the baby is naughty and resists - do not insist. Not all children immediately perceive fitball exercises with enthusiasm. Let your child get used to it and get used to it.
- The first workouts should be short-lived, 4-5 minutes, and then the training time gradually increases.
There are basic exercises on fitball for newborn babies. It is better to start mastering charging on a miracle ball with them, and then you can give free rein to your body and, together with your child, come up with different ways to practice on the fitball.
Fitball Exercises for Toddlers
So, we cover the fitball with a soft diaper so that the baby would be pleased to touch his bare arms, legs or cheek, and proceed.
Exercise 1. Swing on the tummy
We lay the baby on the fitball tummy down. We put one hand on his back, the other hold both legs and begin to gently rock back and forth, left and right.
Exercise 2. We swing on a back
At its core, this exercise repeats the previous one, only the child lies on the back.Performing this exercise, you need to ensure that the baby’s head does not tilt over.
Exercise 3. Spring
We lay the baby on the tummy and, pressing on the tummy or butt, make the fitball spring under the crumbs. It is important to hold the legs while doing this exercise. By analogy with the swing, the baby can spring up not only face down, but also turned on its back.
Exercise 4. Pushing
The kid lies on the back on a sofa or table. We bring the fitball to the legs and press a little. The child instinctively begins to push the ball away with his feet.
Exercise 5. Jumper
Sitting on the floor, we hold the fitball between the legs so that it cannot roll away. We put the baby on the fitball, and, holding from the back, show how you can spring and jump. Usually this exercise causes a lot of laughter and joy.
Exercise 6. Rolling a wheelbarrow
We put the baby on the fitball with his stomach down so that he rests his hands on the ball. We take the child by the legs as if we are rolling a wheelbarrow, and slightly swing it back and forth.
Exercise 7. We get a toy
The kid lies on his tummy. Holding the legs, we tilt the baby forward so that he can reach the floor with his handles. This exercise becomes much more interesting if to lay out toys that can be easily grabbed with a pen on the floor before the baby.
Exercise 9. Downloading the press
We put the baby on the back. Holding the forearm, raise the baby to a sitting position, and then lower it back.
Exercise 10. Learning to stand
A good way to train upright posture for children who already know how to get up at the support. Actually, the essence of the exercise is to let the child stand with support on fitball, be sure to insure it.
For a child’s body, fitball is two in one: a dynamic simulator and a relaxing massage. The same exercises, performed with different intensities, can activate or calm. Many mothers use a sedative effect, even for motion sickness before bedtime.
Which fitball to choose
Fitball can be bought in a store with children's goods, and in a special sports department. In order to decide which fitball is best to choose, you need to understand how they differ.
First of all, fitballs have different sizes from 45 to 75 cm in diameter. The most versatile is the 75 cm ball, because it can be used by both children and adults. If adults do not have plans for gymnastics, you can choose a ball of a smaller diameter. For children there is a good option for a gymnastic ball with horns or a handle.
The surface of the fitball can be smooth, and can be covered with spikes. Exercise with a newborn definitely needs a smooth surface without any terrain.
Quality Fitball Score - the presence of anti-bursting function. You can find out that the ball has this function by marking ABS (Anti-Burst System) or BRQ (Burst Resistant Quality).
Knowing how to choose a fitball, you will not be confused in front of a shelf in a store. A good bonus to the ball is the pump, especially if the fitball is large. Almost always, it is included, but if it is not, it is better to find the opportunity to purchase it. This will significantly reduce the time to inflate the ball, and the pump works more efficiently.
The cost of a fitball mainly depends on the brand of the manufacturer and size. On the ball of the most popular size of 75 cm. The price ranges from 490 rubles. up to 1000r. It is better to buy a fitball in a specialized store. There is less chance of running into a low-quality thing.
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Our pediatrician advised us to exercise on fitball when I complained that my daughter had colic .. After we began to practice regularly, it all went away and the tummy does not bother us.
I did not know that such exercises would be useful, all the more so significant, and since I monitor the health of my child, of course I will try to do it. I hope we enjoy it.
Every day we do simple gymnastics with my son. So far, he is interested, but soon I think this interest will be lost. So we will move on to such classes, they are both more interesting and much more useful.
And from what month can you do such exercises?
From the moment you start to keep your head you can deal with) we have been jumping on it for 2.5 months))
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This is a doctor must say.
From birth, you can do.