Tips to Make Tummy Time Easier

0:00 Make the most of Tummy Time
0:06 Starting Tummy Time
0:15 When to do Tummy Time
0:33 Trusted tips!
1:05 Tummy Time makes a difference
1:15 Get baby on the right pathway

You can begin Tummy Time soon after baby is born. Start with a few minutes, working up to an hour a day, in spurts, by 3 months of age.

· Link Tummy Time with familiar activities such as diapering, bathing, or even playing. When your baby is happy, fed, and awake, it’s the ideal time to do some Tummy Time.
· Move into positions slowly.
· Talk positively!
· Pat/rub baby’s back to soothe them.
· Do Tummy Time on both sides/switch arms.
· Don’t give baby a chance to get really mad or feel “stuck”.
· Baby loves your face and voice, try using this to encourage them!

Every bit of Tummy Time makes a difference. Tummy Time should be fun time!

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