Tummy time prepares baby for the time when they are able to slide on their bellies and crawl. As babies grow older and stronger they will need more time on their tummies to build their own strength. Your baby needs tummy time to develop strong muscles.
What is mummy doing with me?
So tiring...Andre dislike his tummy time initially as it can be pretty exhausting on his neck muscles. But as time progresses, it just gets better.
There are lots of ways to play with the baby while he is on his tummy.
1. Place yourself or a toy just out of the baby’s reach during playtime to get him to reach for you or the toy.
2. Place toys in a circle around the baby. Reaching to different points in the circle will allow him to develop the appropriate muscles to roll over, scoot on his belly, and crawl.
3. Lie on your back and place the baby on your chest. The baby will lift his head and use his arms to try to see your face.
4. While being watched by an adult or caregiver, have a young child play with the baby while on his tummy. Young children can get down on the floor easily. They generally have energy for playing with babies, may
really enjoy their role as the “big kid,” and are likely to have fun themselves.
Content taken from a brouchure issued by American Academy of Pediatrics.
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