These physical activities for babies and toddlers can help in the outcome of a 15 month old sleep schedule by providing them with faster development and lessen sleeping problems. It can be seen as essential for babies and toddlers to get an early start in developing their motor skills and movement.
Including the following physical activities in a baby or toddlers’ life can provide a parent with confidence that their children are developing the foundations for physical movement.
Hand Control
This exercise can work for babies and toddlers from 12 months old to 3 years old and helps in hand-eye coordination and motor control of hands. All you need is a comfortable place to sit down with your baby on your lap or beside you, picture books, and hand-sized toys.
Sit with your baby and read a picture book to them.Point at the pictures and discuss the images and ask them to turn the pages.
Bubble Catch
Toddler catch helps in motor control of hands and arms as well as using eyes to track movement. All you need is a standard soap bubble blowing toy.If it is an older toddler, an open space for them not to run into dangerous obstacles chasing the bubbles.
The goal of this activity is to blow bubbles for your baby or toddler and encourage them to try and catch the bubbles.
Climbing
Climbing is a great way to get your baby to develop agility, coordination, and balance. All you need for this activity is a staircase or sofa. Encourage your toddler to climb obstacles that are free of sharp edges and not too high. Staying close to your baby is important as they will lose their grip and might fall.
This activity can greatly improve balance, physical coordination and build strength and agility.