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Tummy Time Ideas

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    I don't know about your baby but mine has never enjoyed tummy time. It has just never been his thing. Even though he can hold his head up now he still does not like it. Even now that he is trying to crawl and roll over he still hates it because he just ends up getting mad that he cannot make the  movements he wants. I have found a few things that make it a little more enjoyable for him though. Now these new found ideas do not make it last to much longer but they have helped some. 
    • Lay with your baby's tummy on yours so they will technically be doing tummy time but still in contact with you.
    • Put a toy for them to observe in their hands where they cannot help but see it.
      • This really works well with Noah most of the time but you really cannot do it until your baby can hold his/her head up well is the only issue with this idea.
    • Give them a mirror to look at.
      • Some babies are fascinated with their reflection, when Noah was curious about mirrors like in the above picture, this was a good way to make tummy time last longer.
    • Lay on your tummy facing your baby on their tummy and talk/play with them.
    For my little buddy this is about all I have found that can make tummy time last more than about three minutes. Some babies love tummy time, but mine does not so I have had to try to find new ways to make it enjoyable. Good luck!

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