Begin with short sessions where you lay them on their belly on a firm surface avoid beds or other furniture they could fall off of for a just a few minutes at a time, a few times each day. Ye Mon says. You may only be able to get in a few minutes before they start fussing.
At that point, you can work up to a full hour of tummy time each day, until they start crawling. If your newborn resists being on their belly, Dr.
Ye Mon suggests choosing a time of day when you know their fuss level is typically low — like early morning or after a diaper change. Remember: Though tummy time is great for development and exploration, babies should always sleep on their back to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. And only do tummy time when your baby is awake. Babies should always sleep on their backs to decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome SIDS.
Have tummy time when your baby is awake after a diaper change, bath , or nap. The traditional way to start tummy time is by spreading out a blanket or mat on the floor in a clear, flat area and simply laying baby down on their belly.
With a newborn, you can start by laying your baby on their belly across your lap or chest for 1 to 2 minutes at a time. Do this up to three times per day. You can also try using a breastfeeding pillow if your baby seems to like it. Place the pillow on the floor on top of a blanket, then place baby on their belly over the pillow, with their arms and shoulders propped on top.
Make sure you watch your baby at all times. Reposition them if they start to slip down the pillow. You can also read to baby during tummy time or place a board book at eye level for them to look at.
This helps develop their eyesight, too. As your baby grows and their eyesight improves, you can place a nonbreakable mirror near baby so they can see their reflection.
You can mix up tummy time by trying it outdoors at the park or in other flat spots. Newborns may tolerate tummy time for only 1 to 2 minutes at first. As your baby grows, you can increase tummy time. Tummy time can help them continue to develop muscles needed for:.
You can try to fit it in after you give your little one a bath or after a diaper change. Other babies, however, seem to pass gas more easily on their tummies.
The younger baby is when you start tummy time, the better. This lets them get used to it. Even in the hospital, you can place baby on their tummy on your chest, supporting their neck the whole time. When you get home from the hospital, find quiet moments throughout your day for some tummy time. You can also lie or sit on the floor next to them and make faces or read them a board book.
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