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A child who is slower than most in learning to use her mind and body needs extra help.
Learning to twist and to roll, and to lift up on her arms and turn, are important early
developmental steps. Here a rehab worker first helps ‘loosen up’ a child by slowly swinging
her hips from side to side.
Then she encourages the child to lift up and turn to follow an object she wants.
CAUTION: Breast feeding is healthier than bottle feeding. It is usually better to use a toy or
rattle to draw the child’s attention rather than a bottle.
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