Tummy time can start small – even a few minutes count.
Gentle ways in
- Lay your baby on your chest while you lean back slightly.
- Offer short sessions on a firm blanket with eye contact.
- A small mirror or a colourful cloth within sight is motivating.
What helps many
- Better often and brief than rarely and long.
- Right after a nappy change, when your baby is awake and relaxed.
- If your baby grumbles: don't force it, switch to carrying or a side-lying position.
If you're unsure how this fits your baby's development, bring it up at routine check-ups or with your midwife.