What are some of the benefits of Tummy Time?

Tummy time offers several important benefits for infants:

1. Motor skill development: Tummy time helps babies strengthen their neck, back, and shoulder muscles, which are essential for developing motor skills like crawling, sitting, and eventually walking.

2. Prevents flat head syndrome: Regular tummy time reduces the risk of developing positional plagiocephaly (flat spots on the head) by allowing the baby's head to be in a different position.

3. Enhances sensory and cognitive development: When babies are on their tummies, they use their senses to explore their surroundings, fostering cognitive and sensory development.

4. Builds core strength: Tummy Time engages the core muscles, promoting better posture and stability as the baby grows.

5. Visual and hand-eye coordination:

Being on their tummy encourages babies to lift their heads and focus on objects, helping develop hand-eye coordination and visual skills.

6. Prepares for rolling and crawling: Tummy Time provides the opportunity for babies to practice pushing up and eventually rolling over, which are essential steps before they start crawling.

7. Social and emotional development: Interacting with caregivers during tummy time fosters bonding and emotional development.

You are able to start Tummy Time when the baby is a new-born and gradually increase the duration as they grow older. Always supervise the baby during tummy time to ensure their safety. If your baby seems fussy during tummy time, you can try short, frequent sessions and use toys or mirrors to engage and entertain them.