Tummy time and crying?

Justtee33

I just read the previous post about tummy time length but wondering how long (or do you at all) let baby cry while on their tummy? My LO is 6 weeks old and absolutely hates tummy time. We do it in different positions (on the boppy, on our chest, laying across our knees and flat on the floor of course). In general he crys fairly immediately flat on the floor. And within 1-2 minutes in other positions. We've tried doing it at different times (after/before eating, after/before diaper change, after/before waking, etc). 

So, I figure, baby will just cry for tummy time for now. So, how long do I let him cry while doing it?  

oneyedsally

I noticed tummy time helps DD pass gas, so I let her fuss for a few minutes to see if she is trying to work something out. I try to distract her with a toy or mirror too. If she doesn't quit or cries harder I pick her up. Usually it lasts about 5 min on her playmat, longer in her crib and she loves to be on our chests.

Aisham28

My LO doesnt mind it so much now but she did when she was younger. I would end it as soon as she started to cry. My pedi said just do it for a minute or two on your chest 10 times a day to help. Now that she is 5 months and can push her self up high I put her down in front of the tv and put on some Bubble Guppies. She really pushes herself up to see the tv and shes so in to the show she doesn't care about being on her tummy.

eb1113

DD1 hated tummy time for the first few weeks of trying it out.  She'd only tolerate it on our chest.  I'd let her cry for a short time and then pick her up.

DD2 is similar.  She LOVES to be on our chest and at 2 weeks could pick her head up a decent amount.  She hates to be on the ground.  I let her fuss a little.  Like a pp, she sometimes has gas issues, so I leave her on her belly a bit to try to work it out.