Random tips from a physical therapist

NKF312 · October 2013

So I just got off the phone with a good friend who is a pt specializing in infant development . I was racking her brain for tips on things to do with lo while playing to help her enjoy tummy time more and just good things for development in general. Some of you probably know these things and some I know are already working with therapists, but wanted to share for any other clueless first time moms like me lol. 1. Stop using boppy during tummy time once they hold head up, instead roll a towel lengthwise and put it under theirs chest.this allows them to put more weight on their upper body and arms. 2. Lay lo on side and play that way, placing toys in front of him or her and encourage to grab 3. Lots of games that encourage the to reach and or kick ( think baby gyms) 4. Patty cake and any other play that encourages them to touch hands to knees from lying on back strongly recommended 5. If they seem to always turn headache retain way, rotate them often towards whatever they are looking at so they develop neck strength both ways and avoid flat spots Ok that's all I have , sorry might be redundant for some,but I always get good info from you all,so I wanted to share .

KMRR86 · October 2013

Great tips!

Hilaboo86 · October 2013

Thanks for taking the time to post

Kitten80 · October 2013

Laurendag said:
The PT today had D doing tummy time on an aerobics ball today, of course holding him the whole time, which forced him to use his muscles. We are now on the hunt for one.

This is actually how I encouraged my second child (dd1) to roll the direction she guarded (from her surgery) - she could roll, but didn't like to. She didn't mind doing it on the ball though, go figure.