Tummy Time: What It Is and 6 Major Benefits

Comment PRACTICE for our favorite tummy time tips when getting started!! Every baby looks slightly different month to month on their tummy time journey. One thing we know for sure is that consistent practice leads to better sleep, more strength, and cognitive growth as your baby learns how to better explore their environment through mobility. Swapping tummy time/floor time everyday for time spent in a swing or a container adds up and makes All. The. Difference! If you’re baby is not loving tummy

Every single time. For 9 weeks straight, tummy time ended in screaming. I'd lay my daughter down on her stomach. Within 10 seconds, she'd start crying. Within 30 seconds, she'd be hysterical. I tried everything. Different surfaces. Rolled towels. Toys in front of her. Nothing worked. And everyone kept saying: "Just keep trying. Push through it." So I did. Every day, she'd scream until I picked her up. I felt horrible. But I kept doing it because I was told it was important. Then I found Dr. Alan

If your baby is crying or fussing during tummy time, you may be tempted to refrain from offering it. However, spending time on their tummy is essential for your little one to build the strength they need for physical and motor milestones ahead, like rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking. 💫 This is why the Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents of healthy, full-term newborns offer tummy time right from birth. The good news is that you can use your body to provide numerous variations and