Physcial Factors: Exercise

Physcial Factors: Exercise

1. Infants

   • Adequate physical activity is vital in both society and as part of daily living
   • Need to exericse their limbs
     • Promotes sitting, crawling and walking
   • Need to have time away from a nappy whilst laying on a blanket/rug
     • Allowing them to be able to freely kick their legs and wave their arms
     • Adding stimulation through the use of suspended toys and sound-making devices
       • Fills them with joy and promotes relaxation and sleep
   • It is important that they are given opportunities to support their weight as they get older
     • Using the arms and legs to support their weight in the crouch position which involves their legs tucked up and arms bent at the elbow
       • An infant will be very informative if they are unhappy