Place a small amount on the tip of your straw or dropper. Baby birds open their mouths very widely when it is time to eat. Gently and quickly press the food to the back of the babyâs open mouth. Do not press down the throat. Allow the baby blue jay sufficient time to swallow the food.
It's the satisfaction of a perfectly executed routine. It's the thrill of spinning around the uneven bars or swinging from the rings. It's the precision of the balance beam. It's gymnastics, and for millions of people with Olympic dreams, it's a great sport and a fun way to get a muscular, toned body. Gymnastics presents a very real risk of injury, though, with its demanding physicality and immovable equipment.
As beginners, gymnasts first learn tumbling skills on the floor and then practice on a lower beam that is usually only 7 inches off of the floor. Once comfortable in their ability, gymnasts start to acclimate to the standard beam by practicing basic moves, such as walking, kicking and balancing.