What is tummy time for babies?

tummy they can have fewer tummy time sessions.
When should I start tummy time?
You should start tummy time with your baby as soon as possible Dr. Garcia said.
You can even start tummy time the day you come home from the hospital.
Put your baby on your lap or chest on their tummy. Older babies can do tummy time on the floor.
Its also never too late to start tummy time. If you havent set a tummy time schedule yet or havent given your baby much tummy time thats OK. Just go ahead and start now. Your baby can still develop critical skills and hit milestones.
Tummy time age
Newborn to one month old Two to three minutes at a time about five times a day
One to two months 1530 minutes a couple of times a day
Two to three months 30 minutes to an hour at least once a day
Four to six months old One to two hours at least once a day
Six months of age and older Two hours or more a day
The importance of play and toys
Your baby spends their days working through play. Thats why toys are so important.
Toys help babies develop different skills. Lifting toys promotes muscle strength and control. Certain toys like popup toys promote critical thinking and problem solving. Highcontrast toys and sensory toys like touchandfeel books promote development of the senses and nerve endings.
Toys that make noise encourage imitation and promote language skills.
They also promote emotional development social skills and creativity. Having toys during tummy time gives babies something to look at and keep them engaged.
Playing and spending time with your baby is one of the best things you can do. Babies like faces. By looking at peoples faces eyes mouth and facial expressions babies learn important social skills. Plus it helps your baby feel safe and loved by you.
Tell your baby stories narrate what youre doing through the day play peekaboo put on puppet shows and sing to your baby. Make eye contact while interacting with your baby.
The best tummy time toys
Choose ageappropriate toys for your baby. In the first few weeks your baby doesnt need toys. Theyll likely just do tummy time on your chest or lap.
When babies are about a month old their eye strength is still developing. Choose toys like highcontrast flashcards or a mirror.
A rattle that wraps around their wrist or ankle will encourage movement while on their tummy. Any floor toy that
makes noise