Tummy Time for Newborns - What Every Parent Needs to Know

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Which tummy time position is your little one’s favourite? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/checklist/

[@lilybee9420]

If my bub is a month early should I wait a few weeks before trying proper tummy time like on the floor? I do lay him on my chest and he has been able to lift his head since birth and is pretty strong even though he's tiny

[@bobespnza-la7030]

My 3 week (almost 4 week on Monday) newborn loves it. He has been trying to raise his head since 2 weeks!

[@aswaswasw2323]

So straight out the womb my baby girl has been lifting her head. She was born at 38wks 3 days. She is now 3 wks old and today she fully lifted her head steady for about 30 secs. We just started tummy time a few days ago 🤗

[@queenkong9495]

Same with my baby girl. She lift her head since born. She's 2weeks old today n starting tummy time :)

[@stargazerlily7016]

Wonderful!!!

[@nitrous47]

My baby is 2 weeks old today and has rolled onto her back during the first 2 min of tummy time during 7 sessions. Is that normal?

[@aswaswasw2323]

@nitrous47 possibly a little advanced but today's babies are advanced. Can your baby roll back over is the question...that's important. A baby can roll cause their head is weighted but it's really about rolling back due to avoiding sids

[@SharPieInTheDesert]

I’ve started tummy time for my baby at the right time because of you. And for that, thank you! I’ve seen the benefits of it. He is hitting his milestones of sitting and standing up and I’m just so amazed.

[@EmmaHubbard]

That was all you! It’s so good your little one is hitting his milestones. It is such a pleasure to watch them grow. Hope you are enjoying every minute of it!

[@samridhijamwal8597]

60 mins seems like a challenge. Since my 3 month old is very hungry when she wakes up and then if I wait for 30 mins, it’s almost time for her next feed, since she has quicker bowel movements. I am able to do 15 mins max on certain days.

[@clairewillow6475]

15 min is more than enough. Especially if you baby wear and carry baby a lot etc, tummy time seems to be for ppl who leave their babies on their backs a ton

[@nataliemortimer2829]

My baby is almost 3 months old and still hates tummy time on a flat surface. Loved chest tummy time as a newborn, is great at lifting head though. Just hates being down on his tummy. All these videos etc make me feel like I'm failing him cause he can only handle 5 to 10 seconds flat on tummy

[@angelicafrye-rangsiyananta]

​@@nataliemortimer2829same for my 2.5mo old

[@magrethjamestz]

Mine is one month old now and have been doing tummy time for her she is becoming strong each day,,you're videos are real big deal,,, much love from Tanzania

[@EmmaHubbard]

That’s awesome!

[@redpillrabbithole]

Every one of your videos have helped me as a new parent who has no idea what they’re doing 😂 so thank you so much 🙏❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

❤️

[@ingridalcaldegarcia2509]

Very good video, thanks for sharing this valuable info. However as a psychologist and teacher that does research in neuroscience I wouldn't recommend using flashy toys to "entertain" your baby. These kind of toys affect kids attention and concentration in the long run, creating addictions. Using any other toy that is not electronic would be better. Even just the mirror option is enough :)

[@siddhis]

Hi Emma! How long should you wait to put a premature baby on tummy time?

[@EmmaHubbard]

HI @siddhi s I would follow the advice of your little one's doctor on when you can start. However, it should be safe to start tummy time with your little one on the date they were due (not their birth date).

[@Zara-ZAF]

@@EmmaHubbard wow I love your reply, it makes sense!!

[@mireille916]

Thank you so much Emma! I'm due in June (first child) and was wondering about how to start tummy time! Now I fell I know it all :D Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@madisonbyrne1440]

I’m due in june as well! First time mom too!

[@celestinelocsin]

Congratulations

[@CarolAguiar1]

Me too, due June, first child 😍

[@woodsie001]

We were also due in June :) just had our first baby on Thursday. Hope everyone else is going well.

[@alecomisario]

Emma ♥️ I'm most amazed on how you broader and evolved the content of tummy time through time. I've seen every single tummy time video from you and this is by far , the best. happy that you ear people's comments and adapt to the parent's needs, I'm pretty much enjoying and adapting my newborn to your content also. keep it up !

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you so much 😊

[@alexlbe]

Thank you so much for such amazing tips. My little one is now 4 months and was 3 months premature so is a little behind in his motor development. But these tips help to give us options as tummy time is not his favourite. But he loves playing while he’s on me so we do his tummy time on me a lot of the time. He also loves side playing so we do that as well to help strengthen his back/neck. We shall get there eventually 😊

[@celestinelocsin]

This is helpful. My baby born on april 23, 2022

[@EmmaHubbard]

Congratulations on the safe arrival of your little one❤️

[@celestinelocsin]

@@EmmaHubbard thanks!!!

[@saravalinemati2303]

Thank you so much for this video ! I'll start right away, my baby is 1 month and a half , I hope it's not too late

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s never too late! It will be fine

[@sarahwhitby136]

Emma are you able to do a video on stopping the dummy at night time/naps? You’re videos are honestly my go to since having my baby and now she turns 2 in June. Thank you x

[@julianasantana9746]

I am from Brazil. I just heard tummy time here in USA. Roll is a natural thing

[@Grillking550]

Great video, our little one is 5 weeks old and tends to favour lifting his head only on one side, which is the side the turns when he sleeps, what advice can you give to help strengthen the other side

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @James T I would recommend you start to pick your little one up when he is lying on his back, by rolling him slowly onto the side (make sure you go to both sides but maybe do it slightly more to the side he doesn't favour as much). This will help to switch on and strengthen those neck muscles. I show how you do this in this video at the 2 minute mark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gF7HZKuCpNx8Zrc I would also recommend you watch this video because the tips in this video also help to strengthen the neck muscles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2Wqc4Jmq9l8atk I hope that helps!

[@janedo9046]

Do you have a video about how to support her learning to crawl? She is 8 months and getting very frustrated she is moving around in circles instead of moving forward. Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Jane Do I have this video on helping little ones learn to crawl which you might find helpful:kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3isfol6hLZ_bcU

[@KhinHtweYee-kw1qf]

Please explain howlong can I make for newborn( example for one week old baby).

[@dinaislabonita]

Hi Emma! Im concerned with my baby because it looks like he has an infantile spasm...it happens after he took the 3 vaccines last week...he is 2months and 14days old now and it's terrifying because he is screaming and looks só scared...i hope you can do a video about this...thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @dina Isla Bonita that does sound very scary. If you are worried you can try recording the spasms on your phone and then take your little one to the doctor so you can show them the video recording. Hopefully after watching it they can give you some answers and direction.

[@stevensfam]

That’s so unfortunate! It’s so sad how many infants have been physically/mentally damaged from the vaccines given. Way too many stories out there on this 😢

[@wskong]

i have introduced tummy time with my baby since she was two weeks old but she never like to do be on tummy even now when she is almost 4 months old. each time she cannot do more than 5 minutes. we have tried different props, different position (eg on leg, on pillow, football hold). Even a chest-to-chest she never like it because she just doesnt want to rest her head but keep tilting up her head with leg kicking and then she will get upset easily. I do not know why she just doesnt want to rest her head be it lying on the floor or on my chest. the only "tummy time" that works almost all the time is when i put her into a carrier and go for a walk. Again, she will be upset once i sit down to simulate the chest-to-chest position

[@SabaTalha-j5j]

My baby sleeps most of the time. She wakes up, feeds, changes diaper and sleep. Most of the time she is asleep while feeding. How can i give her tummy time while sleeping?

[@miaeba]

Thank you for this tip summer first time Mom I thought you had to wait until the umbilical cord fell off to start tummy Time

[@eas2252]

Our burp sessions are essentially tummy time. Reclining her slightly forward or into our shoulders, she is a little bobble head. Our hands are always nearby to support if she throws her head back.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Great tip!

[@AmiYuy]

I was looking for this exact video 3 months ago for my baby, in fact tummy time videos were how I found your channel! Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@HappyDaysForLife]

Emma, my baby is 7 weeks old and I’ve never done tummy time 😔. What’s worse is that she has a flat head on her left side from us holding her all the time (bad acid reflux with pain from acid) and she is favoring one side. I’m so overwhelmed with all the info online and don’t know where to start with the tummy time. Is it too late? If not, which tummy time position should I start with?

[@holly7043]

Don't worry, Emma, we are right in the same boat :) but our son is 9 weeks old! I'm glad we found this video (thank you, Emma :)!) because I feel like her strategies are great for getting started more confidently.

[@vk.0962]

Hi! Hope it's okay I'm jumping in to answer. I know all of the information online and all of the conflicting opinions are really overwhelming, and I wanted to reassure you that it's okay! It's not too late and you don't need to stress much about tummy time :) I work with newborns and I personally don't feel comfortable putting them on their stomachs at least until they can naturally roll onto their sides. It's very uncomfortable for them when their lungs aren't fully developed and their necks aren't strong enough to lift their heads. If you want to research this perspective more, you can look up natural gross motor development. But if you want to do tummy time then the propped positions in this video are perfect! And in terms of a flat head on one side, try switching the way you hold your baby, laying them in your arms on the opposite side, or turning their head to the side when they're asleep on a flat surface. There are also small pillows with indents in the middle that you can use for wherever you lay your baby down. But you should always talk to your doctor about any concerns that you have :)

[@RachelDee]

I agree with Victoria. There's a place in Europe I'm forgetting the name of that doesn't do forced tummy time and have never had an issue. HOWEVER, my son happened to be born with torticollis due to how he came down during labor and delivery. An infant chiropractor was worth the money and if necessary, they'll be able to refer you to a physical therapist or give you other advice on how to hold baby.

[@clairewillow6475]

@@RachelDeemy first born needed physical therapy for tortocollis also. He’s 7 now and doesn’t have a flat head 😂❤

[@marinafarid5282]

can it be on a poppy pillows or must be on the floor?

[@kristennereidy4879]

Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad you found it helpful.

[@FakeAccount-k7t]

My baby is 5 weeks. Have i started too late? How long should we be aiming for?

[@Nik110512]

Just start...Lol. I didn't start until 4 weeks and my now 3 month old hates it. We do once or twice a day for a few minutes at most. He was holding his head by 2 months and last 2 time he rebelled by turning/rolling over to his back whenever I tried that's how much he hates it. 😂

[@blottedblog8082]

Really helpful, thank you ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@paulrivera3466]

Can i start tummy time even if my baby is preterm at 35wks with no medical complications? Currently at 1week old :)

[@bobespnza-la7030]

I do tummy time since week 2

[@skym.m]

Such a well made Video, short but full of infos. cheers Emma.❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@Nayero26]

In the Caribbean we don't have tummy time. The baby is always on their stomach... I literally heard about tummy time 2 years ago. I find it strange that this is even a thing.

[@schnapsdrossele.v.128]

I agree, I never did "tummy time" with my baby, but carried her all the time in a scarf. She learned rolling at around 3-4 months and crawling at 5-6 months. Maybe tummy time is for kids who lay around a lot?

[@avapilsen]

She is just sharing what the research shows is the best technique.

[@jacksonfysh3746]

@@avapilsen exactly.

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Nobody is expecting you to be a powerlifter either, but the info exists if you want it.

[@dinkerz]

I think tummy time came about because of SIDS. Babies spend more time on their backs now to prevent the risk of SIDS; especially where kids are not typically carried everywhere. In places and circumstances where that’s true, intentional tummy time is needed.

[@atvchannelonjibraga6191]

Hi I’m your new friend here I have 1 month old grandson now that’s why I’m happy to watch your video it a lot of impormative tips how to handle infant baby thank you very much

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much! Also a huge congratulations on the safe arrival of your grandson!

[@radupanda4513]

Hello Emma! We have a beautiful 2 months old baby gilr. She was born on date, not premature. Since we arrived with her from the hospital she sleeps better on her tummy. I don’t know why! A friend of the family told us not to let her sleep on her tummy , she even was very arrogant with us. How can we let her sleep on her tummy!! (We are not good parents). But when we put her on her back at night atfter the bath 🛁 after 1 hour she wakes up and all hell breaks loose. And we must put her on her tummy and like that she sleeps like 4/5hours at 2 months. Are we doing something wrong??? In her crib we have a flat mattress and nothing else, like pillows or other fluffy stuff, also we don’t smoke. We have to put her on the back no matter what? Thank you!

[@dreed100]

How is your littlest one?

[@ashwinibannoth3140]

Hi my baby has GERD so is it ok if we give him tummy time

[@ludmillazarov8052]

Our baby is born 37 days preterm. He is now 3 months old. We started tummy time around the 40th day after the preterm birth. He is still not able to lift his head up and he is not a fan. We do it 2 times a day for 5-10 minutes each and we try different poses. Tummy time on his mothers legs is something he doesn't necessarily hates, but still you can see he is not happy with it. Should we change something and when to worry if he continues to not lift his head up.

[@zackdelerno6983]

This video was excellent!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks Zack!

[@brendahernandez3859]

Is it ok for baby to start rolling timmy to back?

[@revivalmonkey9592]

Emma your the best!! Any chance you can do a video on sleep training ?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much. This is definitely a topic I want to cover at some point in the future.

[@jenniferchan2385]

Hi Emma, thank you for your videos. They have been very helpful to me as a first time mom. I wanted to ask you a sleep question because I have tried every schedule possible and my 17 month old always wakes up an hour earlier (our desired wake time is 7:30am.) Do you believe that some babies/toddlers have an internal clock? I have tried moving the wake up time earlier to 7am and he ended up waking up before 6am. Not sure if I should just try wake up time at 6:30am as I am afraid he will wake up at 5am.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Jennifer Chan the answer to this question really depends on your little one. If there is light coming into your little ones room in the morning it does wake up their internal body clock. So I would keep the room your little one is sleeping in dark until the expected wake up time. Also it's important to work out how much sleep your little one needs in 24 hours. So I would keep track of the amount of sleep they have each day for a week or 2 and then find the average. If your little one only needs 14 hours of sleep in 24 hours and they are having a 3 hour nap in the day and you are putting them to bed at 7pm then they are going to wake at 6 am (because they only need another 11hours sleep). Once you work out your little ones total sleep requirements and then minus the naps you will know how much sleep they need at night and then you can adjust their bedtime to so that they can reach the desired wake up time. Hope that helps a little.

[@jenniferchan2385]

@@EmmaHubbard Thank you so much for your response. I have blackout curtains in the room and white noise running. We always leave him in his bed until desired wake time. We track his sleep, he does on average 12.5 hours in a day. When he takes a long nap of 2.5, I have tried leaving 10 hours of night time sleep to our desired wake time and he still wakes up at 6:30am. What gives 😩

[@marceldeac1876]

@@jenniferchan2385 try to put him to sleep 1h later, see what happens

[@jenniferchan2385]

@@marceldeac1876 Thank you so much for your suggestion. It is getting a bit better now if I cap the nap to 2 hours or under, he can sleep 11-10.5 hours waking only about 30 mins before which is great. But I will def continue adding time if he still wakes up a lot earlier.

[@nicolettap9631]

Hi Emma, My one month baby boy started to roll from tymmy time to his back. Is this normal? Do I have to check him?

[@hollyyoung9892]

@emmaHubbard my 2mo refuses to turn her head to the right during tummy time. She will on her back but never for TT…any thoughts appreciated.

[@MJ-he1hf]

The older my baby gets the more she hates floor tummy time. She is 3.5 months now. We mostly do across the lap and football hold throughout the day, and attempt floor tummy time once or twice a day.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Great that you continue to give her opportunity to do tummy time on the floor. Hopefully she starts to enjoy it more as she gets stronger in this position.

[@AmieMount]

My baby is 16 weeks hates tummy time I am still doing it he doesn’t want to lift his head he does lift head when I hold over shoulder !

[@meghnapodder6294]

@@AmieMount My baby is 3 months old and he hates tummy time too. Sometimes, he would lift his head up but only on a pillow. Does not lift his head simply on the floor. He used to do it earlier though. Now, he tries to push from behind almost like trying to crawl but without lifting his head. I am continuing to give him tummy time whenever possible.

[@selenapierluissi7027]

Your videos are very informative, but as a parent that has a baby born with clubfoot , I’m having hard time finding information on how to help make sure he meets all milestones as he should when it comes to rolling over , etc.. he is now 2 months old and was born with a right clubfoot and has just completed 6 weeks of casting to his right foot/leg and now has to wear a brace on his right leg 23 hours a day until he is 6 months old and then just at night time and naps after that until he is 5 years old, (luckily he just has his club foot on his right foot and only has to wear a brace on his right leg/foot, called an ADM brace) I just was wondering if you are able to give any insight on babies with this issue when it comes to developmental gross motor skills, especially while in his brace , since it is uncomfortable and a bit larger .. I’m sure this might help other mothers like me who have a baby with clubfoot has it is a bit more common then I knew of before having my son. Thank you (:

[@MinaMeeraBean]

Great video! Can you do one on how to get baby to talk? I have a 15 month old that only babbles.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Amanda Franklin glad you liked the video. I do have this video on strategies to help a little one start talking which you might find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5zWgGOunrxsers. If you are concerned about your little one's ability to talk, always check in with a paediatric speech pathologist.

[@johnp880]

How many tummy time can do in a day?

[@sweetlunabean]

My baby is 2 1/2 months and she tries to squirm and move during tummy time she never holds still. Is this normal? We have to keep repositioning her.

[@sunderyailsjj4456]

We where 7 days in hospital after birth….we started tummy time like 1 months old.he is 6 months old. He hate it. Max 3 minutes without crying…. How can I help to not cry and like tummy time?

[@wendyluvandwa8653]

I love this channel

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks Wendy! So glad you’re finding it helpful :)

[@user-vz4kj5hd6v]

Hi Emma, my baby is 5months old and still hasn't rolled over.i have given lots of tummy time since 3mo old but still no result. Head is stable though. Pls help

[@razalm641]

Hi Emma,my baby is 7 months old now but she can't sit even with a support and her neck is not stable...can you please tell what is the reason..can I wait or consult a doctor..?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Razal M unfortunately I am unable to tell your why your little one is finding these activities difficult, because I cannot see her. At 6 months we definitely hope a baby will be able to hold their head upright when they are supported in sitting. If your little one's head is bobbing or tilting to the side and she finds it difficult to hold in the middle of the body then I would recommend you consult a doctor who can see your little one is person and complete an assessment. Hope that helps!

[@razalm641]

Thank you 😊

[@SarahKuglerPowers]

My three month old still cries and screams through tummy time. It is horrible! I have all the toys recommended, the mats, boppys and play gyms. He just absolutely hates it! I try to do 10 minute sessions at a time for an hour a day and he just cries and screams through the entire thing. Im at a loss and worried about his arm strength . He has fantastic neck strength but his arms are lacking and im worried about rolling. Do you have any recommendations for a baby who HATES all things Tummy time ? Do I just let him cry and scream through it ?

[@jilliebeans]

My baby enjoys it. I started 30 seconds and now its 5 minutes easy. He seems to enjoy it. He's almost 2 weeks old now.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks fantastic!

[@shannonb4011]

How do you wait 20 to 30 minutes after a feed if baby falls asleep almost every feed but is fussy before a feed

[@ashleyganton6558]

I just put my week old son on his tummy and he flipped himself over within like 3 minutes. I've been putting him on my chest since he's been born and he was already holding his head up for like a minute or two

[@navyashivaji1568]

My baby is 5months old nobody guided me about tummy time..now I started tummy time in 5th month I am really woried he is not achieving his milestones

[@vulpix0r]

Hi, don't worry. It's never too late to start tummy time. Once your baby gets the hang of it, you'll see him get stronger with each tummy time session. :D

[@iksnerek1]

Wow this explains a lot! First time I kind of get it

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it helped!

[@leenabagra4539]

I put my baby in tummy time for an hour is that any matter of concern it's happens by mistake I fall a sleep while doing this

[@leenabagra4539]

Please do reply

[@Skzehan06]

Mam can a 5months baby flat head baby reshappe?

[@janetshaffer423]

I saw a baby who had poor arm and shoulder strength at two..I am convinced the child did not have any tummy time when newborn....

[@geraldwallace5513]

My baby is 5 days old, should I do tummy time?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Congratulations on the safe arrival of your little one. I hope you are both doing well - parenting a newborn can be a steep learning curve. If your bub was born full term and with no medical complications then you can definitely start doing tummy time.

[@dizzyboy92]

What mirror is that?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Hector I am sorry I don't know the brand name for the non breakable mirror in the video.

[@harshbutfair8993]

Good video as usual, but finding background tune distracting

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@harshbutfair8993]

@@EmmaHubbard You're welcome, glad you didn't take it personally. I'm overly sensitive to noise tbh, but really just wanted to hear your advice and nothing else. I'm a man, so I can neither multitask nor multifocus ;)

[@amishaamisha8975]

Mam my baby is 7month old.she always thumb put in palm .what can I do man.any problem my baby mam.pls tell mam I am very worrying mam

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Amisha Amisha if your little one is able to get the thumbs out when she grabs toys and it is not impacting on her ability to hold and play with toys then there is no need to be worried. If the thumb stays resting inside her palm when she is grabbing and holding toys then I would recommend you take your little one to an occupational therapist because they can make a soft splint if needed to get the thumb to come out.

[@amishaamisha8975]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you amma

[@babynewtapps]

Hi Emma, thank you for educating the community and tackling this topic! You mentioned toys with lights to help, how do you feel about using monochromatic visuals on tablet/phone screens to help with tummy time? We developed an app for tummy time (which is completely free this Christmas week, from 19th to 25th of December) with this in mind and in consultations with paediatricians, would love to hear what you think about it if possible!

[@jdubdoubleu]

It helps strengthens muscles? Apparently this women has never met a baby, those things are strong right out of the box 😄

[@vanessatram792]

My 4 month baby can only do 20-30 mins a day. 😢

[@Positive_Vibes_Ke]

My 3weeks old Son is able to turn his head during tummy time

[@TaraOHorvath]

My little one (1 month old) farts up a storm each time we do tummy time LOL

[@ashleyganton6558]

Makes tummy feel better!

[@aspeckofstardust]

Your thumbnails give me too much anxiety 😅

[@EmmaHubbard]

I hope they don't cause too much stress!

[@thaqueens7611]

Hi Emma would please talk about when and how to ride a baby of pacifier my lo wakes every hour to ask for a pacifier

[@EmmaHubbard]

thanks for the video suggestion!

[@Tonders_]

Every time I do tummy time my baby falls aslp lol

[@arvinderkaur1872]

Big mistake

[@pjayadeep]

Tummy time is unwarranted, baby will roll over and do tummy time when he/she's ready. There's no need for any intervention.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Jayadeep, there is actually a significant amount of evidence and many clinical studies that show the importance of tummy time for development and also helping to prevent conditions like plagiocephaly and torticollis.

[@helenebonadio8283]

My baby hates tummy time on a flat surface. Instead we do loads of babywearing and his head control is just great. We dont own any "baby holding device" that enhance plagiocephaly.

[@alekk6956]

I agree Jayadeep. I didn’t do intentional tummy time with my baby (sometimes baby napped on my chest, I don’t think this counts?). Regardless both babies has great muscle tone and rolled into their tummy themselves at 4.5-5.5 months. For baby’s play time I tried to always just put them flat on their back on the floor, they have total freedom in that position to turn their head from side to side to look at toys on the floor/look around the room. They never got a flat head. I have a theory on flat head: I think today flat head is prevalent because some parents place their babies in contraptions that restrict natural movement (e.g. restricted in car seats, car seats that clip into prams (instead of laying flat in a bassinet), strapped in bouncers, place them under play gyms which direct they gaze only upwards) etc. Therefore to avoid flathead… avoid physically restricting your baby’s free movement and encourage Natural Motor Development. (Also I recommend reading up on the RIE parenting approach)

[@therockbottom5256]

@@alekk6956you just sold me on a pram stroller over infant carrier travel system.

[@chadchadus9251]

We did tummy time from the beginning, and now at 10 weeks our daughter is now grabbing objects and reaching out. And starting to show the mechanics of crawling