Having Tummy Time Trouble? This Therapist Has Some Tips

Tips for Shoulder Carry:

• Lean baby forward on a slant so weight is on tummy.

• Hold under baby’s bottom.

• Make sure baby’s bottom isn’t tucked under.

Tips for Leaning Back:

• Rock baby side to side & keep them moving

• Take baby out of the position before they get too mad

• Talk in a positive and upbeat voice (repeating is okay!)

Tips for Switching Sides:

• Move baby from one arm to the other

• Rock baby side to side and keep them moving

• Talk in a positive and upbeat voice (repeating is okay!)

• Ease into the move slowly so baby can adjust to the position

Tips for Moving to Football Hold:

• Ease into the move slowly so baby can adjust to the position

• Place your arm between baby’s legs for stability

• Rock baby side to side and keep them moving

• Take baby out of the position before they get too mad

Tips for Baby on Ground:

• Rock baby’s hips slowly; it’s their choice to move onto tummy

• Take baby out of the position before they get mad

• Don’t let baby feel “stuck” in a position

Tips for Any Tummy Time Position:

Moving Baby:

• Ease into new positions slowly

• Rock baby side to side

• Keep baby moving so they don’t feel “stuck”

Holding Baby:

• Move baby from one arm to the other so they can do Tummy Time on each side

• Place your arm between baby’s legs for stability

Talking to Baby:

• Talk in a positive and upbeat voice

• Repeating yourself is okay!