Tummy Time
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Tummy Time Difficulties
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on January 23, 2009
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I made a request earlier this week and I wanted to thank everyone of you again for helping me out. Now, I have one more request.
I know tummy time is super important ...
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- We had the same problem with my daughter, and she grew out of it. What I did was just put her on her tummy for short amounts of time throughout the day, and I moved h...
- Three minutes sounds about right to me. Most babies get frustrated with it fast. I dont know how old your baby is, but that sounds typical. Don't expect her to stay on...
- A lot of babies don't like tummy time. She will start to like it more as she gets older. Once she can hold her head up on her own, she will get more comfortable with i...
Advice on Tummy Time
Asked by J.D. from Indianapolis
on August 11, 2006
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I have a 4.5 mo old son, who doesn't get nearly enough tummy time. My Dr. said he should be getting 10-15 min a day, but he gets so easily frustrated after like 3-4 m...
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- I had the same issue with both of my kids. They hated being on their tummies. I would try, but give up after the screaming. I wouldn't worry about it. As long as he is...
- Hi J., You don't need any special mat, just some interesting toys. You are not doing anything wrong!!! Your baby just needs to be on his tummy several times a day....
- Hi! My advice is not too stress. Keep trying but don't worry about it. My 1st child hated tummy time and I worried about not trying hard enough. But, she crawled o...
Baby Hates Tummy Time!
Asked by B.B. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2007
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My 4 1/2 month old son Luke HATES tummy time. He refuses to be on his tummy for more than about 30 seconds. after that he launches into hysteria and becomes nearly i...
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- I wouldn't worry about this. He might have gas or something else that makes it very uncomfortable to be on his tummy. My son didn't roll over until he was 5.5 months...
- Time tables, smime mables! Children do things at their own pace. If I had to hear one more time how my niece did everything by 5 months, I would have screamed. My da...
- Don't worry. My son is almost 8 months and has not rolled over yet. And he rarely likes tummy time. He lasts a few minutes when we put him in front of a mirror and has...
Daughter Does NOT Enjoy Tummy Time
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on February 23, 2008
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I'm a first time mom and am just wondering if anyone else has experienced the stress of having your child dislike tummy time? my daughter is 3.5 months and the doctor...
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- My first daughter didn't like it either, I never forced her, she is now 5 and perfectly developped. My 8 months old daughter isn't very fond of it either, so I put her...
- No worries!! My little one (6 mos) despised it every single time we did it (4-6 x per day per dr's orders for strength) and now she is ready to stand! If yours is li...
- Hi, I have 2 children boys 6 and 1. Try laying the baby across a bobby pillow or a towel rolled up. Eventually the baby will be ok with the tummy time, because...
Baby Who Hates Tummy Time
Asked by M.T. from Springfield
on October 26, 2006
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Hi Everyone. I have a son who will be three months old on Sunday. We only let him sleep on his back to reduce the risk of SIDS. I try to give him tummy time but he ...
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- Dont worry ... my daughter is very smart and has hit all her milestones but took lokger to roll over and never crawled just went to walking ... i used to worry and the...
- Hello M., Don't worry about it. My boy (he is now 15 months old) hated tummy time also. By six months, he was rolling all over the place. My daughter also hated tum...
- My son had the same issue. I used to put him on his tummy for as long as I could get him to tolerate at a time. I also noticed that it helps if you get a sleep posit...
Tummy Sleeping
Asked by A.O. from Sherman
on August 30, 2008
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What is everyone's opinion on tummy sleeping after your baby can roll over?
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- These days it is recommended not to do it but that's is how our parents had us sleeping. My son (2 years old) has slept on his tummy since day one. He likes it so much...
- I would always put my babies down on their side or back and when they were old enough, they always rolled to their tummies. I would check on them and make sure their f...
- Once they roll it's all over baby!! (no pun intended!) My little guy loves to sleep on the tummy and as soon as he could do it there was not alot I could do about it....
Tummy Time - Do All Babies Hate It?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on February 22, 2011
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My little one was born early, and the doc recommended we give him a little extra tummy time to be sure he meets and/or exceeds his milestones (which he has thus far). ...
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- My first hated it! Then I got the second one home, and she hated it too! LOL Both of mine have had reflux, so I'm sure that contributes. What my pediatrician told ...
- My first two did because they weren't on their tummy's long enough...#3 came and because I didn't take naps during the day I was determined to avoid the "flat head" bu...
- At 4 mos, I'd be doing more, yes. I have a 6mos old, and whenever I set her down, I'd put her on her tummy. Until he can roll, you'll have to move him when he starts t...
Tummy Time Troubles
Asked by C.W. from Austin
on July 22, 2010
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how can I make tummy time more enjoyable for my 2 1/2 month daughter? I have tried putting her on different textures, on the floor, tummy time mat, and mattress... I h...
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- My son hated tummy time, it make him spit up. I would put him there for just a few minutes, until he fussed, then let him play on his back instead. He still hit all ...
- My older son was born a bit early and spent some time in the NICU. As a result, we had the benefit of being monitored by developmental specialists throughout his firs...
- At our Gymboree class, they would put a big mirror flat on the ground and let the babies look into it. They loved it! We also rolled colored balls across the mirror ...
My Son Hates Tummy Time
Asked by C.W. from Seattle
on April 18, 2008
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I am a new SAHM to a beautiful 5 month old little boy. I am loving being home with him and he is a joy to both my husband and I. However, he absolutely hates tummy tim...
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- He gets sick? sounds more like a reflux thing. His tummy isnt' comfertable in that position. Same with his back. I wouldn't force it. IF he likes bounsing then he...
- I would try putting a small pillow under the blanket so he won't be flat on the ground either on his tummy or back, boppys are also really helpful for this.
- Christina, You have received lots of great advice here from the other moms...I think most little ones hate tummy time at one point or another. If he's 5 months old...
Tummy Time Mats
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on November 15, 2006
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I want to purchase a tummy time play mat for my three month old daughter but man, they seem to range from doable to wicked expensive....any advice or recommendations? ...
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- We got an Infantino mat as a gift that was about $20. It is shaped like a surfboard and has an area that you fill with water with floating toys inside and also has no...
- I agree that a blanket and some kind of stimulating toys are just perfect
- We used the Tiny Love Gymini playmat that had music and lights in the blanket. The toys make different sounds, and there is a mirror. I am planning to get the windchim...
