Since the Back to Sleep campaign, babies spend far less time on their stomachs — making deliberate tummy time more important than ever.
Why it matters
It develops neck, shoulder, arm and core strength — the foundations for rolling, sitting, crawling and walking. It also prevents flat spots on the head.
When to start
From day one, supervised, on a firm surface. Start with 2-3 minutes a few times a day, building to 30 minutes daily by 3 months.
Making baby tolerate it
Get down to their eye level, use a rolled towel under the chest, use a mirror, or lie baby on your reclined chest. Short and frequent beats long and infrequent.
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