What should my baby be able to do during Tummy Time from 0-3 months?
How do you know baby is making progress during Tummy Time? Check these abilities to ensure baby is continuing to develop.
At 2 weeks, baby is…
Using Tummy-to-Tummy, Tummy Down Carry, and Lap Soothe positions
Working towards Tummy Time on the floor
Watch baby do Tummy Time at 2 weeks!
Expert Tummy Time tip: Many parents like Tummy to Tummy for their newborn. This allows you to be face-to-face with baby and enjoy lots of baby cuddles!
At 1 month, baby is…
Turning head during Tummy Time
Attempting to lift head up – even if it’s only for a second
Watch baby do Tummy Time at 1 month!
Expert Tummy Time tip:Get down on the floor at baby’s eye level. Baby loves your face and voice!
At 2 months baby is…
Spending at least one minute in Tummy Time several times a day without becoming upset
Doing the majority of Tummy Time exercises on the floor
Possibly tilting their head to one side
Watch to make sure they alternate tilting to both directions instead of always favoring one side, which may be a possible sign of positional torticollis
Watch baby do Tummy Time at 2 months!
Expert Tummy Time tip: Face baby different directions in their crib each night to help develop neck muscles by turning a different direction to look at you each morning.
At 3 months, baby is…
Beginning to put weight on arms, with elbows behind their shoulders at a 45 degree angle
Gaining head control and is able to lift head between 45 to 90 degrees, without tilting head to either side
Spending a total of 1 hour each day in Tummy Time
Starting to visually track toys or rattles you move around during Tummy Time
Watch baby do Tummy Time at 3 months!
Expert Tummy Time tip:Place baby tummy down on an exercise ball, holding their sides for support. Slowly move the ball toward and away from you, allowing baby to lift and hold their head more easily.
