In today’s solo episode I am talking all about Tummy Time: what it is, why it is important, how to do it, when to do it and how to help babies to enjoy it

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In the episode I discuss: 

• What is it: allowing baby to spend time on their tummy when they are awake and alert
• The history behind Tummy Time: NYTimes article that I referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/parenting/baby/tummy-time
• It is important to help baby develop gross motor skills, overall development and to prevent against brachycephaly, plagiocephaly and torticollis
  • In 2020, the AAP published a meta analysis that reviewed the effectiveness of tummy time and it found that tummy time was positively associated with gross motor, total development, a reduction in BMI, it helped prevent brachycephaly, and helped babies develop the ability to move while on their belly, while laying down, roll and crawl https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/6/e20192168/76940/Tummy-Time-and-Infant-Health-Outcomes-A-Systematic
• How to do it: When baby is awake and alert, place baby on a clean swaddle blanket that is laid out on the floor.
  • A parent or caregiver should always be present and awake.
  • You can also put baby on your chest while you are laying back 
• How long to do it: The World Health Organization recommends 30 minutes per day, an easy way to remember this and get close to it is 5x5, five times per day for five minutes
• How to make it more enjoyable for baby: Join baby on the floor by laying on your side or belly and talk or sing to them
  • Put black and white images in front of baby or a baby mirror
  • Add toys in front of baby

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