Baby game to play: Row, Row, Row your boat

The HOW and Why of  playing this traditional song as a game with your baby.

 

Row, row, row your boat,

Gently down the stream. 

Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, Merrily,  
Life is but a dream.

AGE: From when your baby is 4 months

old.

HOW TO PLAY THE GAME:

Lie your baby on their back on a pillow.

Sit facing your baby and hold hands.

 

Gently pull baby up a little towards a sitting position. 

Gently lower baby back and repeat. Sing "Row, row, row your boat," 

This song is long enough for babies muscles and only play this baby game if they are having fun.

DEVELOPS:

Upper body strength

Core strength

Vestibular system which is the balance centre in the inner ear.

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