Children develop a strong vestibular sense by having frequent opportunities to move—especially activities that go against gravity. Walking and running offer some vestibular input, but activities that encourage children out of an upright position provide rapid input to the inner ear. In other words, children will benefit immensely by going upside down, spinning, tumbling, and swinging. Most vestibular input can be gained through ordinary play experiences, such as going upside down on the monkey bars, rolling down hills, and dancing until their little hearts are content.
