The baby\’s rolling, crawling and sitting skills are all related to this training.

Today’s sharing starts with “core strength”. You may not think so: core strength, isn’t it the strength of the abdominal muscles? In a medical sense, the \”core\” is the area below the shoulder joint, above the hip joint, including the pelvis, and is a whole. Core muscles refer to the important muscle groups located in the front and back of the abdomen that surround the body and are responsible for protecting the stability of the spine. They include all muscle groups in the waist, back, abdomen and pelvis. Therefore, core strength is not just a certain muscle, but the coordinated function of an entire muscle group. The reason why core strength is called \”core\” is because it is so important. If the human body is regarded as a building, then the \”core\” is like a load-bearing wall. It is in the center, supports the upper body, connects the lower body, and is responsible for stabilizing the center of gravity and transmitting force. For example, when walking, if the core is tightened, the lumbar spine can be stabilized, avoiding using only the ankle and knee joints to exert force, and reducing the pressure on the lower body muscles. The body will swing more naturally, the steps will be easier, and the walking posture will be more upright. For another example, the greatest power of the human body comes from the lower limbs, and many movements require the power of the lower limbs to be transmitted to the upper limbs. For example, when we push a box with our hands, we have to push our feet on the ground. This process requires the power of the lower limbs to be transferred to the upper limbs. It is the core muscles that are responsible for the power transfer. In addition, good core strength can ensure that the limbs remain in a normal position when performing fast force movements, thereby preventing sports injuries. The same is true for babies. Sometimes parents will find that some babies who are learning to walk walk very steadily, while others are wobbly and prone to falling; some babies have their belly thrust forward and buttocks tilted back when they stand, and they always like to rush forward when walking. ; Some babies cannot sit firmly or straight, and their body shape is not straight… In fact, these problems are related to the baby\’s core strength. If the core strength is weak, the body\’s control, balance, and coordination abilities will be relatively weak. So, how can you train your baby\’s core strength? It can start after birth. Let’s talk about it one by one: 1. The best exercise for babies is lying on their stomachs. When lying on their stomachs, the ideal posture is \”frog lying\”. Like a little frog, the abdomen is pressed slightly On a hard surface (such as a floor mat), slowly open your knees to both sides, keep your thighs and buttocks at 90 degrees, and your calves and thighs at 90 degrees. Maintaining this position, the baby can naturally open his small palms, straighten his elbow joints, stretch his arms to support his upper body, raise his head, hold out his chest, and exercise the muscle strength of his neck, back, abdomen, and limbs. Some babies will stretch out their hands and feet when lying on their stomachs, with only their bellies touching the ground, like \”Xiao Yan Fei\”. Parents can provide a little assistance to help their babies adopt the frog lying posture. Of course, this process should be done step by step and based on the baby\’s acceptance. 2. Sit and wait until the baby is older and can sit. You can prepare a large yoga ball and let the baby sit on it with his legs in the air. One parent will protect him while the other parent gently shakes the yoga ball back and forth to exercise the waist and legs. Abdominal and hip muscle strength. PS: You can also use a yoga ball when practicing lying down. A parent fixed the baby\’s buttocks with his hands, let the baby lie on the big yoga ball, put his hands onOn the ball, raise your upper body up. Another parent holds a toy in front of the baby to induce it, so that the baby can look up at the toy, reach for the toy, and exercise core muscle strength, upper limb strength and head control. 3. Climbing When the baby can master the skill of climbing proficiently, parents can create some opportunities to \”climb the slope\”, such as placing a slightly wider smooth board steadily on a chair or box to let the baby climb up; or When sliding on the slide, if conditions permit, encourage your baby to climb up the slope of the slide to exercise core muscle strength and limb coordination. 4. When your baby can walk, you can also practice \”core\” while walking, such as walking on curbs, single-plank bridges, swaying small bridges, etc., with your arms open to maintain balance, and your feet walking forward alternately, one behind the other. It can not only exercise balance ability and body coordination, but also increase interest and concentration. Note: When doing these exercises, an adult must be watching over you to ensure safety. In addition to targeted exercises, some misunderstandings should also be avoided, such as sitting on the floor for a long time and bending down to read a book or playing with toys, sitting on the sofa watching TV, looking down at electronic products, etc. These will cause the body\’s center of gravity to move forward, the neck and back muscles to always be in a state of tension, and the spine to bear more pressure. Children\’s spine is still in the developmental stage, and its hardness and support are not perfect enough. It is likely to become skewed because it cannot withstand excessive pressure, causing scoliosis. At this time, it will not only affect the posture, but also affect normal growth. development. The correct approach is: prepare a set of tables and chairs for your baby. When reading picture books and playing with toys, try to sit on a chair or small bench and put the toys and picture books on the table. Be careful not to make the bench too high and keep your feet in the air, making sure they are on the ground (it is also recommended to choose a style with footrests for children\’s dining chairs). This posture can give the upper body a relatively strong support and allow the baby to sit as straight as possible. In addition, parents should not hold their babies all the time, especially younger ones, and give them more opportunities to practice on their own, so that they can develop their own core strength, take every step of life steadily, and have a tall and straight posture. Excellent athletic ability. If your baby\’s core strength is weak, don\’t worry. From now on, we will correct it bit by bit, adjust the sitting posture, pay attention to standing posture, practice more, and the core strength will gradually increase. If necessary, it is recommended to consult a professional therapist and conduct corrective treatment through relevant training.