{"id":22558,"date":"2023-08-07T10:51:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T08:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtotalk.com\/?p=22558"},"modified":"2023-08-07T10:51:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T08:51:53","slug":"creative-alternatives-to-traditional-floor-based-tummy-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtotalk.com\/en\/creative-alternatives-to-traditional-floor-based-tummy-time","title":{"rendered":"Creative alternatives to traditional floor-based tummy time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tummy time plays a crucial role in developing the strength and coordination necessary for future milestones like crawling, reaching, and playing. Around the 10-week mark, the aim should be 3 to 5 minutes of tummy time in 2 to 3 sessions each day. Remember, if signs of tiredness or distress, such as crying, appear, it&#8217;s time to give your baby a break.<\/p>\n<p>If floor-based tummy time isn&#8217;t becoming a favorite, consider these fun and creative alternatives:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Utilizing an exercise ball<\/p>\n<p>Gently rock your baby to and fro on an exercise ball. This new type of movement might require a few attempts for your baby to get comfortable, but it can add an element of fun to tummy time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tummy time on your lap<\/p>\n<p>Position your baby belly-down on your thighs, gently soothing them with a back rub. By slightly elevating one leg more than the other, you can offer them a different perspective. Displaying a high-contrast card and moving it upward gradually can inspire them to lift their head.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tummy time on a higher surface<\/p>\n<p>Allow your baby to experience tummy time on a countertop or table under your careful supervision, ensuring your hand is on their back or very near. Being at your eye level and offering a different view of the room might make the experience more engaging for them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tummy time on your chest<\/p>\n<p>Have your baby lie on your chest, facing you. Engage in gentle conversation to encourage them to lift their head. By two and a half months, your baby will likely have the strength to raise their head slightly, allowing them to see a bit ahead (though not yet directly in front).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tummy time plays a crucial role in developing the strength and coordination necessary for future milestones like crawling, reaching, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22559,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-0-12-weeks"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Creative alternatives to traditional floor-based tummy time - howtotalk.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tummy time plays a crucial role in developing the strength necessary for future milestones like crawling, reaching, and playing.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/howtotalk.com\/en\/creative-alternatives-to-traditional-floor-based-tummy-time\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Creative alternatives to traditional floor-based tummy time - 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