‘High play’ is my term for lifting babies up in the air with your arms outstretched so they can look down on you. Babies love being up high, as it gives them the chance to see the world from a different viewpoint.
WHEN AND HOW
Babies need to be about five or six months old before you play this type of game as they need to be able to hold their heads up without support. The starting point for lifting a baby up into the air is that you have a good relationship with them. The baby has to trust you and feel secure.
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