Tummy Time
All babies should be placed on their tummies to play. Tummytime must be supervised by an adult.
When babies are awake, allow them to spend time on their tummy or sitting up safely. This tummy play helps develop good tone in the neck and back muscles and learn to roll over, crawl, sit and stand. Begin Tummytime play when the baby's cord falls off. Young babies will not tolerate long periods of tummy play. Your aim is a few minutes for at least five times a day. Each week increase the length of play as your baby learns to tolerate the position better. By three months of age- baby should be playing on his tummy for about 15 minutes, five times a day.
Tummy time play should be fun. Be creative and enjoy this special time of bonding.
Help her to play on her front. Use a firm support like a rolled-up towel placed under her chest. Use rattles and noisemakers to catch baby’s attention. Allow him plenty of time sitting on your knee reading stories. Sitting for short periods of time in a baby bouncer, swing chair or high chair is okay. Remember, car seats are for cars!
Carry him in different positions. There are lots of fun ways to help him develop his muscles.
If your baby always faces one side when in his crib, place a mobile or a crib toy on the other side to encourage him to turn his head.
Try side play too. Place baby on his side and have him follow your voice.
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