Beth Brownstein Lactation Services

Why Does Your Baby Need Tummy Time?

Babies need to be active from birth. Tummy time is a great way to encourage your baby to get moving and start building muscle strength. By giving your baby a chance to develop their muscles, you will be helping to stimulate your baby’s development. Your baby is learning how to move their body outside of the womb. It is important for your baby to learn to use his or her neck, shoulder and arm muscles when in tummy time.

Why is tummy time important?

The TummyTime is important because it works on sensory and reflex integration, it's great for stretching and giving abdominal organs a massage and it’s FUN.

The TummyTime!™ Method
For the newborn to pre-crawling stage

From the beginning you are told to make sure your baby gets daily tummy time.

*The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends tummy time for all infants, starting the day they arrive home from the hospital. Babies should be put on their stomachs while awake for three to five minutes at a time two to three times a day and building up.

You and your baby will be guided through various tummy time positions and motor exercises. You will be provided with tips and strategies to incorporate tummy time in to baby’s daily routine.

Baby is on their tummy, on a blanket, on the floor for developmental play and connection
It’s fun and helps you bond with your baby
Helps baby hit developmental milestones
Promotes good latch and breastfeeding
Helps baby feel comfortable

Contact: lactationsupport@bethbrownstein.com to schedule.