Happy Baby Shape • Zig Cue

This relaxing shape helps build mobility, body awareness, and calm movement while stretching the hips and lower body

For kids—and grown-ups too

Good for

Mobility • Relaxation

Flexibility • Awareness

After movement • Slow down

Quiet time • Breathe and reset

Before rest • Unwind the body

Ages 3+

Build the shape

• Lie on your back

• Lift knees toward chest

• Hold feet or legs

• Open knees wide

• Keep shoulders relaxed

• Rock gently side to side

• Breathe slow and steady

Also called

Happy Baby Pose

Baby Rock Shape

Other activities to try

• Stretch one leg at a time

• Stretch both legs at a time

• Add slow breathing

ZigZag Creature Tip

Mello likes this shape.

Soft and playful

Knows how to rest

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This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.