{"id":17384,"date":"2018-11-08T20:43:38","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T20:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ftf\/?post_type=first-things&#038;p=17384"},"modified":"2018-11-13T19:44:42","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T19:44:42","slug":"tummy-time-tips-to-help-your-baby-grow-strong","status":"publish","type":"first-things","link":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/es\/first-things\/tummy-time-tips-to-help-your-baby-grow-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Tummy time tips to help your baby grow strong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tummy time is an important way to help your baby strengthen their large muscles and learn to raise their head and body with their arms to look around. That\u2019s a big accomplishment for a baby, and it sets the stage for even bigger milestones to come.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to make sure babies have some tummy time and learn to tolerate being on their tummies,\u201d said DeAnn Davies, the director for early childhood and pediatric psychology at Summit Healthcare. \u201cFrom there they move into sitting up, then getting from their bottom to their hands and knees for crawling, then up along the chain of development to pulling themselves up to stand. And that leads to walking, which leads to running and climbing and jumping.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But tummy time can be a source of frustration. Parents are told that tummy time is important, \u201cbut no one really stops to tell them how to do it in a successful way,\u201d explained Davies. Some babies get fussy during tummy time, and that can cause their parents to give up on it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ER6RITCezrY?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>TUMMY TIME TIPS<\/h2>\n<p>To help make tummy time easier and help your baby grow and develop in their first year, try these expert tummy time tips. And as always, check with your doctor or health care provider if you have questions or concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety first.<\/h2>\n<p>Offer tummy time on a clean, flat surface, out of the way of foot traffic, and stay close at all times. And remember that tummy time is only for awake time. Always put your baby to sleep on their back.<\/p>\n<h2>Find the right time.<\/h2>\n<p>Timing is important. For best results, try tummy time when your child is in good, playful mood. And for safety, your baby should always be awake and alert for tummy time.<\/p>\n<h2>Get in the game.<\/h2>\n<p>Most importantly, keep in mind that tummy time is a shared activity. Your direct supervision is vital for safety, and your active participation is the key to success. Offer lots of encouragement with your words and expressions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGet down on the floor with them,\u201d advised Davies. \u201cLook at them face-to-face so they can lift their head, because they do want to see you. Say to them, \u2018This is fun! You can do it, you can do it! Come on, lift your head! There you go, there you go!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd then, when they lift their head, and they\u2019ve worked so hard to do that, reward that by rolling them over on their back and giving them a little break.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Learn More<\/p>\n<p>\u00abBack to Sleep, Tummy to Play\u00bb from the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/p>\n<h2>Give them a break.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIf they fuss, you can also turn them on their back and let them take a little break,\u201d said Davies. \u201cAnd narrate that for them. Tell them, \u2018Oh, it looks like you\u2019re not having a good time.\u2019 Let them recover for a few seconds, and put them back on their tummy. And do it again.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Try the three strikes rule.<\/h2>\n<p>If your baby still gets upset on your third try, pick them up, comfort them and try again at another time. And as always, reward them with lots of praise for trying.<\/p>\n<h2>Take a longer break if needed.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cYoung babies have memory,\u201d said Davies. \u201cThey know when something is stressing their body, and they quickly develop an aversion to it. They don\u2019t want to do it anymore. So if you get off on the wrong foot with tummy time, give the baby a break for maybe a week.\u201d Then, try it again, keeping these tummy time tips in mind. \u201cEventually they will work in to enjoying tummy time.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe smallest moments can build to the greatest successes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Be flexible.<\/h2>\n<p>The amount of tummy time to provide depends on the age of the child and how much they\u2019ll tolerate. Take it slow at first, trying for just a minute or two with a very young baby. Gradually increase the time as your baby gets older. You know your baby better than anyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not prescribed,\u201d said Davies. \u201cIt\u2019s not, \u2018Do tummy time three times a day for 20 minutes each time.\u2019 That\u2019s not a realistic expectation for an infant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And tummy time doesn\u2019t have to be on the floor. \u201cYou can hold them at your shoulder,\u201d said Davies. \u201cYou can put them across your lap. There are lots of other ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Stay with it.<\/h2>\n<p>Your participation, conversation and encouragement are key to being successful with tummy time. Keep at it, keep it fun and celebrate your child\u2019s accomplishments. You\u2019ll be amazed at how quickly they develop in their first year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe smallest moments can build to the greatest successes,\u201d said Davies.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to support your baby&#8217;s physical development? 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