Q & A - My baby doesn’t like tummy time how do I encourage them to do it?

Try these tips from Marie, Our Paediatric Physiotherapist.

Position:

• Tummy time on chest – lie down on the floor or bed and place baby on your chest

• Tummy time on lap – place baby face down on lap

• Tummy hold – place hand on baby’s tummy between legs and carry around

• Tummy time on mat – optimal place

Get down to baby’s eye level when on the floor to engage in communication and play. Using singing and gentle rocking to help soothe your baby.

Complete small intervals of 2-5 mins and build up slowly.

If your baby suffers from reflux, aim for tummy time to be 30-60 mins after feeds.

Author: Marie Phillips

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