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!