It’s important for infants to have daily tummy time. It helps with their head and neck development and helps them build strength in their head, neck, arms, and shoulders.
Tummy time is when your baby is awake and placed on their belly for a short period of time. You can even start tummy time the day you bring your baby home from the hospital by laying them on your chest.
Start with a few minutes a few times per day. As your baby grows, they’ll be able to stay on their stomach for a longer period of time.
Remember, you should supervise baby at all times during tummy time.
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).
Read on to learn more about the benefits of tummy time and how to make the most of it.