Tummy Time
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My Daughter HATES Tummy Time
Asked by C.R. from Boston
on August 12, 2007
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My 4-month-old daughter hates it when I put her on her stomach. By "hate" I mean she starts to complain from the minute she is put in that position, frantically moving...
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- I am not sure this will work, but thought I would pass along the idea just in case ... try putting in a Baby Einstein video (or something like that) and see if you can...
- Hi C., I certainly share your concern! My daughter is 5 months old and has always hated being on her tummy, but I still did it even if it was a few minutes at a tim...
- Hi C., my baby girl is 8 months old and I had exactly the same issue you have with Allyson. My baby hated tummy time, so the pediatrician told me not to worry that s...
Tummy Time Necessary at 14 Weeks Old?
Asked by K.E. from Reading
on March 8, 2007
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My son detests "tummy time". He is content to be on the floor on his back and play but he starts to wail as soon as he is on his stomach. I thought it was related to...
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- I always thought it was pretty necessary, but you are describing the way my son (now 8 months old) was with tummy time. I couldn't believe it b/c I'd never seen a lit...
- My son who is now 1yr hated tummy time too. I gave up on it after a few times of him screaming while he was on his stomach. I don't feel that this affected him at al...
- It is great that he can already roll over from his tummy to his back. Can he roll from his back to his tummy? It is important for a baby to do tummy time so that he l...
Yet Another Tummy Time Question??
Asked by C.L. from Great Falls
on June 13, 2011
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My 13 week old daughter used to LOVE tummy time right from the start. She was veryyy good at holding her head and chest up and even started rolling over from tummy to ...
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- Congrats on the new baby! I remember it being sort of on and off with my DD too. I would make sure she isn't too tired at the time you are trying tummy time. Right ...
- Lots of moms find their kidlets love tummy time on mommy's or daddy's chest. Lots of touch, giggling, eye contact, talk, right up there where the big people are, and m...
- My DS HATED it. Always - right up until he rolled over at 5-1/2 months. But it is really important to do. You can just try talking to her, moving her hands, smiling, etc.
When Does Baby Need to Start Having Tummy Time?
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on November 16, 2010
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So, just had baby # 3 and she is AWESOME! She is doing great. My husband suggested letting her have tummy time, but I thought it was a bit early. Honestly, I can no...
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- When my DD was a newborn that age, we often just let her nap on her tummy on top of our tummies or chests if we were laying on the couch. I think that would be a fine...
- I started early and it honest helped my son get 'advanced' in helping with holding up his head and stuff. But it also turned him into a tummy sleeper...I had lots of ...
- Mommy, start tummy time from Day 1!! That is my first advice to new Moms. If you don't, she will hate it, I promise. I didn't start my first on tummy time early eno...
Tummy Time
Asked by M.G. from Cleveland
on January 1, 2008
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My 3 month old hates being on her stomach. I am afraid that she will never roll over. Any suggestions?
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- Hi M., My son was the same way he hated being on his belly. I think that this is very normal...especially when they can't roll over yet...they can't see mom or dad ...
- give her some time 3 months is just the beginning of rolling over. some don't do it that early. she will in time.
- a lot of babies hate tummy time at that age. they are just so used to being on thier backs it just feels wierd for them. but a little bit of tummy time each day is e...
Getting My Baby to Enjoy Tummy Time!!
Asked by R.P. from New York
on January 17, 2007
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I have a son that is now 4 1/2 months old and he should already be rolling over or at least trying but he isnt. I try laying him down for some tummy time on his littl...
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- Don't worry - my baby hated tummy time, and didn't roll over until after 6 months. My doctor said it was nothing to be concerned about - some babies don't do it until...
- It might take some time for him to realize that he can roll on his tummy. Have you tried to put a toy beside him to see how he does?
- I guess every baby is different. My baby just turned 5 months and is rolling over like crazy, but she started off slow. She began rolling to one side at about 4 months...
7 Month Old Vs. Tummy Time....
Asked by K.N. from Wichita
on September 14, 2010
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I have a 7 month old son who despises tummy time. He has rolled over two times from back to belly but has no interest in being on his stomach. He sits unassisted ver...
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- In my understanding, one of the main purposes of tummy time is to strengthen core muscles and the neck so that a child can learn to turn over and sit. If you want to e...
- I think being on the tummy helps develop the neck muscles and back and is needed for those issues more than for crawling. Seven of my 8 children slept on the tummy, i...
- Our oldest hated it, too. I would torture her for 1 minute every day while she screamed and I cried. SOOOO stupid. I thought she'd never learn to crawl, but she did, e...
4 Month Old Having Trouble with Tummy Time
Asked by A.B. from Columbia
on July 7, 2008
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My beautiful little girl HATES tummy time. So much so that all she does is cry. I have brought many different tummy time pads, from the surf one to the jungle one, to ...
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- Have you tried a sling? Slings are supposed to work the same muscles as tummy time, and in some ways are better, because as you walk, she has to readjust and is movin...
- My daughter didn't like tummy time either. Have her lay on her tummy while she lays on top of you. That usually worked. Good luck. V.
- I second the advice about getting on the floor with her, my almost 5 moth old was the same way but is much better now even though he's not exactly a fan of tummy time....
Tummy
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on April 10, 2008
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I've been pregnant 8 times. How can I get my stomach somewhat toned up? I'm a stay at home mom with 2 special needs children so can't get out to the gym. I do have a ...
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- I will never call myself a parent any more, I only have one child, but to get back in tone when she was little I used lay on my back and put her on my legs under my kn...
- You have two good things to use as for the tummy but you may also look into some yoga/arobic tapes/dvds at your local Wal- Mart of fitness place. Crunches & sit-ups ar...
- I have used a ball before and what worked for me was crunches on it. I did them forward,and then side to side. I also will lay on my tummy on the ball(feet on the fl...
Nine Month Old Dislikes Tummy Time
Asked by S.A. from Louisville
on April 3, 2008
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I need some ideas on how to help my nine month old like being on her stomach. I feel her arms are weak and I want to help her gain her strength. She rolls and sits u...
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- at this point, there really isn't much you can do, but place her on the floor and put some toys around her to play with. if she's already learned to roll over and sit...
- ah, yes, every mom looks at every detail... been there :) I have two boys and around nine months I started a game where they lay on their BACKS, I stand over them and...
- My son SCREAMED when I tried tummy time, so I didn't do it. He progressed naturally on his own. As soon as she starts pulling up, she will get that strength in her arm...
