On the Tummy to Play – On the Back to Sleep

Most new parents know about the significance of placing their baby on the back to sleep but may not appreciate the importance of placing their baby on the tummy for play.  Many babies are still missing out on this important daily developmental movement activity.

When you prepare a special place on the floor to participate in Tummy Time each day, you are providing a nurturing environment that encourages your baby’s natural movement development. From this dynamic foundation babies become active explorers, expressive communicators and self-motivated learners.

Tummy Time for Two

When you are also on the floor, you can share in the joy of moving and learning together.  Before you know it Tummy Time will become your baby’s favorite activity to do  several times a day.  When you play at your baby’s level, you can extend your baby’s social time by your warm attention, smiles and vocalizing your encouragement. Following your baby’s lead, you can create spontaneous games that enhance your growing relationship.