Circuit Training

Having not had a 4 month old baby before I was not privy to the fact they they need to work out. Not the rigorous work outs that us crazy adults do, but they too need to strengthen bones and work on their fine and gross motor skills. In order to develop tiny little muscles, Sasha does his daily circuit training. Don't worry, it's all fun and we are seeing amazing results. 

We usually do some tummy time in the morning since Sasha was on his back all night. He has just recently started to play with toys while lying on his tummy, before he would just look around. This new development occurred at about the same time he started rolling from his back to his tummy. All of a sudden every time I lay him on his back he's on his tummy squirming around. He is really working his upper body and trying to tone up for I suspect sitting up in a couple months and then oh no crawling. Can someone say baby proofing? Yikes.

Next up on the circuit we need to work the fine motor and eye hand coordination. What better way to do than to sit in a bouncy chair. In between sucking on his right thumb, his left thumb, his right hand, his left hand and all hands at once he does love to play with toys. 

Our third activity is working on sitting, which not only strengthens Sasha's back but gives him an exciting new perspective of his world. He loves to play with toys on the tray but today he just loved looking at the design on the tray which is why I couldn't get a full frontal shot. Just a few days ago Sasha wasn't able to sit up like he did today, he leaned to the right or left. It's amazing how were seeing the fruits of his labor. Go Sasha!

So you must be wondering how we ended our rigorous circuit training? Well, by stretching of course. And what better way to stretch than to find you adorable toes. Get that guy a Gatorade.