Baby Tummy Time

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Registered: 05-26-2006
Baby Tummy Time
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Fri, 06-30-2006 - 4:42pm
I am a first time mother. I have a 6 month old daughter who doesn't like tummy time. If I don't give her a lot of tummy time, will this cause her to be delayed in learning how to crawl? What are some of the things I can do to help her enjoy being on her stomach more?
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Registered: 03-09-2006
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 4:59pm
At 6 months is she rolling over? Or sitting? She could bennifit from tummy time but she probably hates it because it's unfamiliar. I used to put Christopher on his tummy with toys for him, or me laying on mine facing him. He still hated it, until he figured out rolling over.

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Registered: 05-26-2006
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 5:34pm
Yes, she can roll over from back to stomach, stomach to back. She can't sit up for a long length of time unsupported...only a few seconds...
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Registered: 03-25-2005
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 6:41pm
She doesnt have to be on her tummy for tummy time.



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Registered: 01-06-2004
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 7:14pm
I had a hard time getting my second son enough tummy time. He had acid reflux really bad so we had only a certain window of oppurtunity to do it.
I did buy some toys and a mat made for tummy time that had toys and stuff to keep them occupied.

Here are some products you might consider getting to help make tummy time fun

http://www.surfsidebaby.com/page/SB/PROD/INF150-874

http://www.epinions.com/content_127056055940

http://www.edbydesign.com/books/B00021Y0HQ.html

http://www.twinklelittlestar.com/boppy.html

Here are some links to information on tummy time as well

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06130/688674-114.stm

http://www.drgreene.com/21_1550.html

http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bactivities/0,,46rp,00.html

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Registered: 10-11-2005
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 7:36pm

I wouldn't worry too much. I

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