My baby has always disliked tummy time but we made her do it. We also spent a lot of time teaching her how to roll from her tummy to her back, which she now can do really well. Unfortunately, now within seconds of being put on her tummy she rolls right on her back (and smiles and looks at me to congratulate her - like I was when we were practicing this skill). I proceed to put her back on her tummy but she rolls right back over. So now she does 0 tummy time because she just won't stay on her tummy. Is anyone else experiencing this? What can I do?
Re: Rolls Out of Tummy Time - Suggestions Please
Does your LO have good head control? He said that is the main reason they want babies doing tummy time.
I've heard that time spent vertical is just as good too, but it's not just the back and neck muscles, it's the arms and shoulders too. An expert told me yesterday that it's important they do learn to crawl (even if that's after they walk) as the muscle strength is a trickle down effect that will later affect how they are able to write, and other things. So tummy time is still important. Good luck!