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Early Activity System User Manual
Transitions
To be able to move in and out of floor
sitting independently, children usually
have to be able to move from a tummy
lying position into hands and knees
position. Please refer to both “tummy
lying” and “hands and knees” sections
for further information.
Most activities can incorporate a
sensory component with a little
thought to the toy or the surface
used. Use rattles, squeaky toys,
brightly coloured balls, crackly
paper etc to encourage baby’s
vision, hearing and sensation. If
your baby will tolerate it, let her
carry out her activity sessions in
her vest to allow the maximum
amount of sensory feedback
possible. Your occupational
therapist can advise you best
about your baby’s sensory
tolerance.
Activity Suggestion 2
Encourage your child to reach for toys
while sitting. Make this play more
difficult by placing objects a little way
in front of baby, so he has to reach
further forward to get them.
Activity Suggestion 1
Encourage your child to reach for toys
while sitting. At first, place toys within
easy reach and encourage grasping,
moving from hand to hand, banging
together, and throwing (casting).
