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When to start tummy time?

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When is it recommended to start tummy time exercises?  I can't remember when I did it with my DD.  One month?  Two months?

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Re: When to start tummy time?

  • tkvoisintkvoisin
    My pedi said as soon as the umbilical stump falls off to start it.
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  • DEBBIE33CASEYDEBBIE33CASEY
    Right away!  We started it pretty much right away, mostly with DD laying on our chest on her tummy.
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  • MrsBro6116MrsBro6116
    We started right away with the boys laying on our chests. Around a month I'd put them in the lay and play for some quick tummy time. Nothing too long but just enough to get some in.
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  • CelticWifeCelticWife member
    As soon as the umbillical cord stump falls off.
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  • nmeissner25nmeissner25
    We started around 2 weeks she didnt like it at first but she's warming up to it now.
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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member

    We were told to start as early as possible. For us, it was about 5 days old before we were home and remembered to do it as a deliberate act, versus him doing it out of instinct while laying on one of us, which we'd done since birth.

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  • KissyFishyLipsKissyFishyLips member
    We started right away with her lying on our chests. Our pedi said to start tummy time early but with no expectations or goals - just do it for fun. We started with her mat at 2 weeks old, I think. By that time she could already lift her head a bit to look to the other side. She really strenthened her neck muscles while lying on our chests and shoulders though (esp during crying fits! Lol).
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