Recommended Tummy Time Positions
Placing baby on a firm, safe surface is the most familiar tummy time position. However, there are other recommended tummy time positions most people are less aware of:
1. Lay baby on your chest or tummy and chat to her, enjoying some face-to-face interaction.
2. Hold baby on your forearm. This position is also known to ease gassy babies and relieve discomfort.
3. After baby gains more head control, use a tummy time pillow to prop him up.
Timing Tummy Time
Experts recommend that you allow baby 30 minutes of tummy time every day. Starts off with short periods of tummy time (2-3 minutes), keeping in mind that it is a real effort for babies in the first couple of weeks. As baby grows stronger, allow longer stretches of tummy time and try to amuse baby with songs, chatting and engaging toys.