When can I start tummy time with my infant? ?

Question

He's 17 days old.

Answer 1

Whenever you want to. It's not a rigid requirement (I never even heard of it with my two). It's just a fancy name for the process of teaching your baby that there are more ways up than on his/her back.

Answer 2

My son's pediatrician actually gave us the ok to start my son doing tummy time. Tummy Time is any time that your baby spends on

his/her tummy. And you can start Tummy Time the day you bring your baby home from the hospital! Every time your baby has Tummy Time, they will gain better neck and head control, plus strengthen the upper body. Tummy Timewill also help to prevent flat spots on your baby’s head.

here is a good site that has tummy time tips:

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Here are some tummy time tactics to try with your baby:

Start introducing tummy time to your baby early. When your baby is first born he may not have a preference for how he is positioned. When he is awake and supervised try to place him on his tummy. Try letting him lay on his tummy across your lap while you rub his back.

Start off with just a few minutes of tummy time per day. A good start is two or three minutes at a time. You can try putting your baby on her tummy for a couple of minutes after every diaper change.

Use a boppy pillow. Boppy pillows are great for positioning your baby on her tummy. Place baby’s arms over the top of the boppy pillow. You can place toys or mirrors near by for her to grab and play with.

Get on the floor with your baby. Your baby will have a lot more fun doing tummy time if you are close by. Lay beside him on the floor and play with him. You can also lay on your back and place your baby on top of your belly. Once your baby is a little older your can try doing floor exercises with your baby. Lay on your back like you are going to do a sit up, bend your knees and put baby across your knees. You can do abdominal crunches while you hold your baby’s hands. It is great exercise and your baby will love it.

Put a folding mirror or toy with a mirror on the floor in front of your baby. Babies really enjoy looking at mirrors and seeing their reflection.

Encourage your baby to reach for toys by shaking rattles or keys in front of him. You might be surprised when he suddenly starts scooting around to get them.

Help your baby learn to roll over by putting a blanket underneath her. You can help her practice rolling over by gently rolling her over using the blanket.

Put a musical play mat under your baby. The music is easy entertainment for your little one and will make tummy a little less boring.

Answer 3

Right away, we started a few days home out of the hospital.  At first they won't like it but eventually once they have some strength to lift their heads they like to look around.

Answer 4

now. It is good for them to have tummy time as much as possible. I do it everyday still at 5 months as much as possible.

Answer 5

right away! its never too early and its so good for their neck and back muscles. but only let him do it for a few minutes a day at first. he'll hate it but its really good for him :)

Answer 6

right away!..

when you put him down make sure the carpet or blanket isnt too fluffy... and watch him

make sure his head is turned to one side if he isnt trying to keep it up.

his little neck will get stronger by the day!

good luck!