As a parent, you may wonder how to engage your baby and promote healthy development. One of the best things you can do is to encourage tummy time activity.
Tummy time activity involves placing your baby on their stomach while they are awake and supervised. This activity helps develop the muscles in the neck, shoulders, and back while also promoting motor skills and coordination.
To make tummy time more fun for your baby, consider using toys and props. A simple mirror can help your little one enjoy looking at themselves while strengthening their neck muscles. Soft blocks and balls encourage your baby to reach and grasp for objects, which exercises their arms, hands, and fingers.
Other creative tummy time ideas include creating an obstacle course with pillows and stuffed animals for your baby to crawl through or placing colorful toys just far enough away to encourage your baby to move towards them.
Remember to keep tummy time short and frequent, starting with just a few minutes a day and gradually increasing the time as your baby gets stronger. Never leave your baby unattended during tummy time, but be sure to keep a watchful eye as they explore and grow stronger.
Tummy time is an excellent way to help your baby develop important motor skills while having fun and exploring their surroundings. So grab some fun toys and start encouraging tummy time today.
