The Ultimate Guide To Happy Tummy Time
Want to know the secret to giving your baby enough* daily Tummy Time AND for making it a pleasant experience for both of you? Here it is, friends:
Have a toolbox full of Tummy Time modifications, tips and play ideas to try.
*not sure how much is “enough?” I’ve got you covered!
Wait, your baby didn’t come with a toolbox for you? Don’t worry - I’m here to share mine with you!
There is no single tip that will work for every baby (any parent of more than one can attest to the fact that they truly are all so different), so it's best to be prepared with a variety of things to try. Parenting a baby is, in large part, trial and error and Tummy Time is no different.
That's why I'm excited to share 36 of my best Tummy Time tips and activities with you in a 3 minute video (because isn't that about as much free time you have since adding a new little one to your family?).
You can also find the list of tips below the video, many with links for further reading.
Happy playing!
Note: Each link will open in a new tab, not to be incredibly annoying, but to allow you to easily navigate right back to this list.
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Tummy Time Success Toolbox
Try belly-down on your chest
Stop when baby is upset
Be intentional: track Tummy Time goals and progress
Begin by positioning objects to the side
Place a folded burp cloth under baby's chest
Try belly-down burping after feedings
Use a portable playard instead of seats and swings
Use a clean cloth on the changing pad for Tummy Time after diaper changes
Roll baby into and out of Tummy Time
Create a floortime play area
Keep toys low and close when baby begins to lift head
Offer new things to explore
Tape black and white pictures to ... whatever's handy
Include a pet
Play music
Keep a blanket in the stroller for Tummy Time on the go
Corral objects in a pan for grasping
Play with things that move
Add pinwheels
Secure small toys in a clear water bottle to look at
Join in the belly-down fun WITH baby