| Posted By |
Message |
MM2004
...
Member since 5/05 1854 total posts
Name:
|
Tummy Time
Do you do a lot of tummy time with your baby? Kevin is almost 7 weeks and the doctor told me to give him 15 minulte sessions 4x a day of tummy time. Well I tried it and he lasted maybe 15 SECONDS before screaming. I don't think its good for him to be so upset while doing this but I don't want him to have and development delays.
What does everyone else do?
|
Posted 8/15/05 1:44 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Stefanie
♥
Member since 5/05 23599 total posts
Name:
Stefanie
|
Re: Tummy Time
I give Jared a little tummy time every day and he likes it but not for too long. I'd say 15-20 minutes a day or twice a day.
|
| Posted 8/15/05 1:54 PM |
| |
|
my3bugs
Mom of 2 Boys
Member since 5/05 4381 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tummy Time
My Kevin hated it until he was like 5 months old. My dr recommended at least twice a day for as long as you can do it. Kevin never lasted more than 5 minutes without screaming at first - I think I eventually got it to 7-8 minutes. Luckily he never had any neck/shoulder issues. he was always good with his head control and he rolls over and stuff. Now he loves rolling and is always on his belly.
I remember some things I read to help with tummy time - didn't work for me though ...
-a prop up pillow
-the boppy pillow
-naked tummy time (or at least just a diaper)
-got down there and sing and entertain the baby
Message edited 8/15/2005 3:30:55 PM.
|
| Posted 8/15/05 2:26 PM |
| |
|
CarrieAnn
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 538 total posts
Name:
CarrieAnn
|
Re: Tummy Time
did you try introducing tummy time while on you or your hubbys tummy? my husband loves to lay on the couch with the baby on his chest, and baby seems to love it too...
|
| Posted 8/15/05 2:29 PM |
| |
|
BabyAvocado
Happy New Year
Member since 5/05 17334 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tummy Time
DS doesn't like it too much either. He only lasts about 5 minutes, if that. But he goes a little longer each day so I keep trying to do it.
He likes it better when laying on mommy or daddy though.
|
| Posted 8/15/05 3:27 PM |
| |
|
dengal
Dad of Twins
Member since 5/05 1385 total posts
Name:
The 80's Man
Let's Go Mets!
|
Re: Tummy Time
Our twins didn't like tummy time at first. We probrably did 10 minutes a day - at the very most. Then one day, my daughter just rolled over. My son is rolling yet, but he likes his tummy time. I would recommend to do at least a little bit each day - then they'll slowly get used to it.
|
| Posted 8/15/05 4:14 PM |
| |
|
antoinette
boy mamma
Member since 5/05 2975 total posts
Name:
Antoinette
|
Re: Tummy Time
Bryan hates tummy time and I hate hearing him cry- sometimes he turns his his to the side and ***** on his thumb for comfort- I dont think this is really doing much for him- streghth wise
|
| Posted 8/15/05 4:28 PM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tummy Time
Andrew hated tummy time. i used his play mat gym thing and put him on the boppy and that helped a bit.
|
| Posted 8/15/05 4:36 PM |
| |
|
Texas4Good
My Boys
Member since 6/05 1019 total posts
Name:
Anne
|
Re: Tummy Time
I hate to sound dumb, but can some one explain what is "Tummy Time"? I have not been informed of this and will be a 1st time Mom....come Dec.
TIA
Anne
|
| Posted 8/15/05 7:10 PM |
| |
|
MM2004
...
Member since 5/05 1854 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tummy Time
Its putting the baby on their tummy to help strengthen their neck muscles to get them ready for crawling.  Atleast thats what my doctor said.
|
| Posted 8/15/05 7:31 PM |
| |
|
CarrieAnn
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 538 total posts
Name:
CarrieAnn
|
Re: Tummy Time
why tummy time...
since the whole "back to sleep" campaign due to SIDS scares, you need to make time for your baby to strengthen their neck/belly/arm muscles (b/c they arent sleeping on their bellies as much, if at all, to build them up)
|
| Posted 8/15/05 8:53 PM |
| |
|
Texas4Good
My Boys
Member since 6/05 1019 total posts
Name:
Anne
|
Re: Tummy Time
 Thank you for the answers. I never knew, but it sure makes sense.
|
| Posted 8/16/05 11:31 AM |
| |
|
iffer042373
5 weeks till I'm a big sister
Member since 5/05 2642 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: Tummy Time
marissa hated tummy time as well. I would either lay on the floor with her and put her on her play mat and since it was very colorful she didn't mind so much also I would lay on the couch or in my bed and have her lay on me she finally got use to it but in the begining she didn't like it very much and I would do it twice a day for like 5 10 minutes
|
| Posted 8/16/05 11:36 AM |
| |
|
