One of our favorite things to do at Casa de Mija is play on the giant exercise ball. And, as with most things that have a more functional and serious purpose for adults, it becomes so much more fun with a baby. Instead of worrying about reps and strengthening your core, you are instead teaching a new little person basic things, such as how to balance, hold on for dear life and hoot with laughter, all on a rolling, topsy-turvy stage. We started off doing basic "roller coasting" with Emma on her stomach, and have moved on to her standing against it, while rocking back and forth, and sitting on it and learning how to right herself. While there have been a couple of heart-stopping moments that consisted of her rolling backward off the ball Olympic-style, it's been a rock-and-rolling good time! It's also a good way for her to bounce with very little effort, which she heartily enjoys.
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