Common Tummy Time Mistakes
Tummy time is one of the most important activities for a baby’s early development. It strengthens the neck, shoulders, back, and core muscles, helps prevent flat spots on the head, and builds the foundation for rolling, sitting, and crawling. Yet many…
Best Positions for Tummy Time
Tummy time is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support your baby’s early development. With the “back to sleep” recommendation for reducing SIDS risk, supervised awake time on the tummy becomes essential. It builds neck, shoulder, back, and…
Signs Your Baby Is Ready for More Tummy Time
Tummy time isn’t a one-size-fits-all activity. What looks right for a 6-week-old — a minute or two of squirming on your chest — looks completely different from what a 4-month-old can handle on the floor. The tricky part for a lot of parents is…
Tummy Time Benefits
If you’ve spent any time in a pediatrician’s office, a baby class, or a parenting forum, you’ve heard the phrase “tummy time” more times than you can count. It’s one of the most recommended activities for infants — and…
Alternatives to Tummy Time
Tummy time is one of the most talked-about parts of a baby’s early development — but it’s also one of the most dreaded. If your baby screams the moment their belly touches the floor, you’ve probably typed “alternatives to tummy…
What If My Baby Hates Tummy Time?
If you’ve ever put your baby down on their stomach only to be met with instant tears, you’re not alone. “My baby hates tummy time” is one of the most common things new parents search for online — and for good reason. Tummy time is…
Tummy Time Safety Tips
Tummy time is one of the most important activities for your baby’s early development, but safety always comes first. The simple rule from the American Academy of Pediatrics is “Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play.” That means babies sleep on their backs every…
Tummy Time on Your Chest
Tummy Time on Your Chest is one of the easiest, most effective ways to introduce this essential practice to a newborn. It combines muscle-building benefits with the comfort of close contact, making it ideal for the earliest days when floor time may feel…
High Contrast Activities During Tummy Time
Newborns and young infants see the world differently than we do. Their vision is blurry, and they primarily detect high-contrast differences—especially bold black against white—rather than the full spectrum of colors. This is why high-contrast images and…
Mirror Activities for Tummy Time
Mirrors turn ordinary tummy time into one of the most engaging activities for babies. When you place a baby-safe mirror in front of your little one during supervised tummy time, something magical happens: they often lift their head higher, stay longer,…