For mommys-to-be and new mothers, it is a term referring to the waking time of the baby, when they are awake and lying on their stomach with their weight balanced on their forearms.
Babies sleep on their backs for a very long time. Therefore, it is highly important for the mothers to alter their positions from time to time so that they can help the babies build muscles.
Generally, it is advised to start tummy time as soon as the baby comes home. It is safe for a newborn because just after birth, babies start developing their neck muscle development.
If you want your baby to enjoy this exercise, try to make it interesting for them. Try these different methods to make your baby enjoy tummy time.
Tummy-Tummy or Tummy-Chest
Style your baby will love playing on your tummy or chest as they can see your expressions while lying on you.
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Football Hold Position
Hold your baby in an airplane position i-e with your hands in between the baby legs and stretch the baby arms in the air, So they feel like they are flying in the air. And enjoy the session.
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Eye or Face Position
You can lie down on the floor to your baby’s eye level. In this way, they can look directly into your eyes and feel more pampered and loved.
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Lap-Ease Position
You might want to adjust your baby in your lap in a tummy-down position. This helps the baby to learn how to balance them and gives ease to any stomach ache.
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Put Some Toys on Ground
Putting some kinds of toys on the ground will also attract the baby. The bright colors of the toy attract the baby.
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