What should my baby be able to do during Tummy Time from 4-6 months?

How do you know baby is making progress during Tummy Time? Check these abilities to ensure baby is continuing to develop.

At 4 months, baby is…

• Lifting head up 90 degrees and keeping their head centered

• Pushing up on forearms and brings chest off floor. Elbows will be under their shoulders at a 90 degree angle or in front of shoulders.

• Lifting head and moving neck to track toys, voices, and faces during Tummy Time

Watch baby do Tummy Time at 4 months!

Expert Tummy Time tip:Babies love faces—even their own! Use mirrors during Tummy Time to help keep them engaged and having fun.

At 5 months, baby is…

• Beginning to push up on hands with straight elbows

• Starting to move hands forward to reach for toys that are placed nearby

Watch baby do Tummy Time at 5 months!

Expert Tummy Time tip:Do baby push-ups. Place hands under baby’s chest and tummy, and use gentle lifting cues to get baby to push up on hands for brief periods.

At 6+ months, baby is…

• Self-directing Tummy Time

• Reaching and grabbing toys of different sizes while on tummy

• Able to pivot in a circle while on stomach

• Rolling from back to tummy and tummy to back

• Starting to prefer being on their stomach. Being on their tummy allows them to play, move, and explore more easily.

Watch baby do Tummy Time at 6 months!

Expert Tummy Time tip:Encourage baby to practice rolling and moving while on their tummy. Use toys to keep them motivated!