Improve Head Control Without Tummy Time (5 Highly Effective Alternatives)

If your baby hates tummy time and you're struggling to get them to do it, this video will help! You're going to learn 5 ways to help improve your baby's head and neck control that don't involve tummy time.

These are really gentle, easy things you can do to help develop your babies neck strength and head control so they will eventually feel more comfortable and confident when you do put them on their tummy.

One your baby's head control improves they will be much more comfortable doing tummy time.

This doesn't mean tummy time can be forgotten. It's still recommended that you do it. But for babies who simply refuse to do it early on, these activities and exercises are an effective way to build up to the point where they are ready for tummy time. The goal here is to gently support your baby and help them develop to the point where they are able to do it without getting distressed.

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02:18 - 03:02 : Activity #3
03:03 - 04:02 : Activity #4
04:03 - 05:28 : Activity #5

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[EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Which tummy time alternative are you going to try first? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here:

[RedRedLisk]

My 6 weeks old little one is not really interested in toys just yet, so I found a way to make her to turn her head by placing my hand (or finger) on the left/right corner of her mouth to trigger the sucking reflex. Once she starts moving her head in that direction I simply guide her by moving my finger all the way to that side and then switch back to the other side.
This helped her to strengthen her neck muscles a lot, so now she easily turns her head during sleep and not just sticking to her favourite side any more 😊

[dianaw.g]

Thank you very much for this video!!! My baby is 4 months and just cries almost immediately, he seems just to hate to be on his stomach, he has had amazing head strength since a month old. But when he has that pressure on his stomach for a lil while he hates it.

[fowziahassan]

My bby 8weeks now he can control his head but alhamdulillah i found you channel today

[meghancooley]

Your baby models are so cute.
Thanks so much for another great video. I definitely will do more play in sidelye!

[streetballazzz]

Hi emma
Good info!
At what age is a newborn allowed to play on their side?

[airyn]

Lots of love from yr fan here ♥️🇲🇾 just want to say thank you for all the informative videos. You have helped me in so many ways. I have a 6month old baby girl. What activities do you suggest to get baby to like rolling? She can roll back to tummy but needs help rolling tummy to back. Thank you again ♥️

[jasmindrace]

Thanks for the useful information! I love your top too! Very stylish ☺️

[hirazareen]

My son is 4 months 6 days old his head is still wobbly what should I do? He does NOT like tummy time and side lying

[AdisaKola]

My baby hates tummy time, he is 3 months and cry so much when I put him on tummy time

[aneelakanwal]

Hi Emma. My baby is 7 months no sign of sitting yet. What do you suggest please

[twys]

Great video! Always appreciate watching

[learningandfun]

Hello, I recently starts watching your videos, it's very informative. My baby girl born with Ds and now she is almost 4 months but neck holding is still struggling. Can I do the same activities with her??

[lovebug]

When we lift from their side instead of their back, do we help lift their head? What age can this be started?

[streetballazzz]

hello Emma
at what age can you start to roll the baby on their side?

[heatherdeboli]

Can you pick up a baby side lying when they are only 6 weeks old? My baby doesn't seem to move his head to go along with his body.

[jollyjanet]

Hi Emma, my baby has positional scaphocephaly at 4.5 months age. Could you suggest ways to reshape his head, he hates tummy time.

[emilymay]

My almost 6 month old has finally got good head control and enjoys tummy time.. he has quite a bad flat spot on his head which is making me worry! Are there any positions you can recommend to help this?

[MPaez-lqig]

I had a very colicky newborn and I think tummy time made her even more upset. Any recommendations for tummy time with the next colicky baby? I’m due in December.

[Antyweszka]

My little princess todays issue🥰 Thank You!❤️❤️❤️