Babies need time on their tummies to develop strong neck muscles which will help your baby accomplish all of her physical milestones like sitting, crawling, and walking. Your baby will naturally start trying to lift her head to see what is going on around her but she won’t be able to hold her head up for long periods of time until she’s around 3 or 4 months.

Key Takeaways:

• Mastering this skill will help your baby gain upper body strength and coordination needed for important skills like crawling, rolling over, sitting, and playing.
• Make sure your baby is comfortable. No one wants to exercise while wearing something restrictive. For tummy time, skip the adorable dresses, overalls or slippery footie pajamas.
• Join in. Get down on the floor too. When you’re down on your tummy with your baby interacting, singing, laughing and talking, her attention will be held by you, and not by the fact that she’s on her tummy.

“Babies are endlessly amused by their own reflection. Give your baby a mirror and she’ll totally forget how hard she is working to strengthen those muscles.”

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