Tummy time – what it is exactly, why it's good for your baby and how (and when) to do it: baby babies parenting
What is tummy time?\nTummy time is time your baby spends lying down on their tummy. It;’s something all new parents are advised to plan into their baby;’s day ;– to help their baby develop neck control and strengthen the upper-body muscles they;’ll need, in the months to come, for rolling and crawling.\nHow soon can I start tummy time?\nYou can start tummy time in your baby;’s very first few days.
\nThis tip definitely worked for new mum Lambchop80:; “My baby hated tummy time at first but, from about 6 weeks of age when she began to develop head control, I would put her down for about 5 minutes with a rolled up blanket under her armpits so she wasnt headbutting the floor. By 10 weeks she was perfectly happy on her front.