One of the best parts of a roller coaster ride is that feeling you get when you go over a big hill and you are just falling. (Unless you don’t like your stomach in your throat.) You can do this with your baby from the time her neck is strong enough to support her head until she’s too heavy for you.
First, hold the baby on your hip or in a carrier and go up on your toes. Then, loosen your grip on her body (still holding her though) and quickly bend your knees. She’ll feel like she’s falling for about foot or so, but you’ll still have a good grip on her so there’s no real danger. For bigger babies you can add in turns (by spinning around) and maybe adding a dip (turn them upside down).
It’s especially fun to do this without warning, adding a little “whoops!” in there for effect. If you have a little thrill-seeker, she will love it.
What roller-coaster moves do you do with you little one?
[...] Roller coaster. If your baby’s head is not strong enough, support his head and back with your forearm and do a very toned-down version of this. [...]