When to stop tummy time

Babies With Torticollis or a Flat Spot

This exercise is good for babies with torticollis and/or a flat spot, and can help treat both problems:

• Lay your baby on your lap for tummy time.
  Tummy time after feeding

  Position your baby with their head turned away from you. Then, talk or sing to your baby. Encourage your little one to turn and face you. Do this exercise for 10–15 minutes.

What Else Should I Know?

• Always stay with your baby during tummy time.
• Always place babies on their backs (never on their bellies) to sleep to help prevent SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
• Do tummy time on a low, safe surface.

  When to start tummy time 1 month

• When to start tummy time 1 month
• Tummy time chart by age
• Benefits of tummy time
• Tummy time newborn position
• Tummy time 2 months

Don't put your baby on a sofa or bed, where they could roll off or suffocate on pillows or a soft surface.

If your baby doesn't seem to enjoy tummy time, add some variety. Sing songs, keep colorful toys nearby, get down on the floor and eye-to-eye with your baby, and have others join you.

Don't give up! Tummy time is important, and some babies just need a little extra time to get used to it.