How to Do Tummy Time with Babies & Newborns (Must-Know Tummy Time Positions)

Four years ago when I became a mum for the first time, I dreaded tummy time because my darling daughter absolutely hated tummy time. As an paediatic occupational therapist I knew there are 5 tummy time positions that I could do with my daughter. These alternative tummy time positions were literally life savers. So in this video we are going to cover all 5 tummy time positions, which will make tummy time easier for you and your little one.

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Intro: 00:00 - 00:49
Tummy Time Position 1 (tummy time on the floor): 00:50 - 01:44
Tummy Time Position 2 (tummy time in arms- football hold): 01:45 - 02:41
Tummy Time Position 3 (tummy time on your chest): 02:42 - 03:31
Tummy Time Position 4 (tummy time across your lap): 03:32 - 04:09
Tummy Time Position 5 (tummy time on an exercise ball): 04:10 - 04:55
Summary: 04:55 - 5:24

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[kelseymarie]

Thanku so much! My daughter is 5 months old on the 10th and I have done the best I can with tummy time but she HATED it. She would start screaming and crying. I was told to put her on her tummy on the floor and thats it. I just put her on my nursing pillow and she is happy!! I could literally cry I've been so disappointed in myself for not being able to find a way for her to enjoy tummy time. Thanku thanku thanku

[ngannguyenthu]

Thank you for the info. But it would be greater if you instruct newbie moms how to shift from the cradling position to those tummy time positions. I am still kinda clumsy on how to hold the baby.

[marvinpadaon]

My 1st baby is now 2 months old, and i am a first time mother and this will be the first time that i will try this tummy time method to him. Thank you!

[livah]

Finding your channel was a god send!! New and first time mum of a 7 week old baby!! You explain everything so clearly

[worm]

this is literally lifesaving, my ob and pediatrician never said ANY OF THIS

[melrose]

Wow I wish this video was available 6 months ago! My baby hated tummy time. Now I know for the next one. Thank you!

[meghancooley]

Another great video Emma.
I love that you acknowledge that some babies don’t like the traditional tummy time and that there are other options to try.

[carinarodriguesdealmeida]

Thank you very much! We have a 2 month old baby who is having difficulty lifting his head and strengthening his muscles. In a few weeks we will go back to the doctor to see how he is and these 5 positions were very useful!

[mamokitty]

My recovery was rough on me so I couldn’t stand or walk around holding my baby, so I incidentally would do tummy time on my chest with her everyday. I was completely unaware we were even doing tummy time officially until now, she’s two months old today! She has strong neck and leg muscles now! She’s a champ with traditional tummy time before of it.

[lagwagonneverstops]

This is very helpful. I had been putting my baby straight onto a blanket as I didn’t realise we should start of slowly.

I did some tummy time in chest this morning using the hand positions you mentioned and he is able to lift his head and turn it side to side so I am very happy.

[vgmijpnball]

Thanks so much! Our 7 week old does great on the exercise ball, and for some reason it also makes him go number 2

[davidrudd]

Thank you Emma, my 2 week old new born is now doing pushups

[priusa]

Until what age do babies need to do tummy time? Can you please do a video on W sitting and why is it bad as well as alternatives? Thanks!!

[opheliasharper]

Great videos as usual Emma. These tips are different from the first video. I love it. Thanks

[alecomisario]

amazing video, so well organized and straight to use information, life saver ♥️

[ElleMakesIt]

Thanks for the helpful video! I have a 6 week old and his favorite tummy time position is on my chest. Is it ok to just continually do one position for this or do different positions strengthen different neck and back muscles?

[hananea.]

My son is 17 weeks old and he has a flat head. My pediatrician said i need more tummy time but he hates it. Do still do these exercises or something else. I appreciate your video ❤️❤️

[scwblzw]

Am I the only parent that does tummy time with the kiddies on an actual bed? 😩

[AussieAngeS]

These are great tummy time positions, I wished I knew these positions when my baby was a newborn and a little older. He is now 9 1/2 months old but I can still use some of the tips you’ve mentioned to help strengthen his neck because his rolling needs help and he isn’t crawling.

[ugcbyanh]

My baby girl hated it too but your tips have helped me so much ❤️