How to do Tummy Time with a Newborn | Why Tummy Time is so Important for Babies

Today, we demonstrate how to do tummy time with a newborn and explain why tummy time is so important for babies. We are both experienced midwives and health professionals, providing evidence-based tips, information and safe education to new parents. As always, please feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

Tummy time is an important step in improving muscle tone and in helping to avoid conditions like flat head syndrome. Babies need tummy time in order to strengthen their neck and upper body muscles. This will help them grow into strong, well-balanced children who can sit up or even crawl for longer periods of time. It's crucial to do tummy time with your newborn, but it can be a difficult and overwhelming task to figure out how and when you should start. Thankfully, we're here to give you some helpful guidelines for starting tummy time.

First, you need to make sure your baby is ready for tummy time. If they still seem too small or the head isn't strong enough yet, it's advisable to wait until they are at least 1 month old and can push themselves up on their hands and knees. Tummy time helps babies develop their neck and back muscles, allowing them to eventually hold up their head and sit up on their own. This is important for the development of the baby’s core. It also helps develop their sense of balance and coordination by providing sensory input from different parts of the body, which is why tummy time is so important for babies.

Tummy time is indispensable for all new parents because it helps babies develop their motor skills and boosts their mental health. If you enjoyed today’s video where we demonstrate how to do tummy time with a newborn and explain why tummy time is so important for babies, please remember to like, share, subscribe and leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We hope to see you here again soon!

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