Tummy Time Tips

You don’t need to buy fancy tummy time mats for your baby if they are 0-6 months, because all the new toys and colors can be overstimulating. They are still developing their sight, so just their surroundings are enough stimulation. You can just set your baby on a blanket or mat on the floor for tummy time!
Try putting a small baby mirror, a stuffed animal, or some black and white high contrast cards in front of your baby during tummy time. This will encourage them to lift their head and look at whatever item you set in front of them.
Start with small sessions (1-5 minutes), and as you see your baby get stronger, then you can have them do longer sessions (5-10minutes)
A great starting position for tummy time is tummy-to-tummy! Lay down in a comfortable position on the bed or couch, and set your baby on your chest for tummy time! You can start tummy time as soon as you come home from the hospital!
You may be doing everything right, but your baby just doesn’t like being placed on her tummy. That’s okay, too! Babies who refuse tummy time still grow to sit up, crawl, and walk just like other little ones!

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