06/11/2026
🎉🎉 It’s the International Day of Play 🎉🎉
What better way to celebrate than by talking about one of the most important types of play for babies: tummy time!
✅ Awake tummy time is vital for infant development. It helps build strength, supports motor milestones, and even plays a role in helping babies learn to reposition themselves once they start rolling.
🚫 On the flip side, too much awake time on their backs, or in containers like loungers, swings, or car seats can delay these developments and reduce a baby’s ability to move freely.
“A systematic review of 16 articles from 8 countries showcased the importance of tummy time in respect to total infant development. Unfortunately, the evidence showed only 30%-75% of caregivers adhered to the recommendation. Many worried about placing their babies on a hard surface, which may explain why these soft pillow-like devices have become so popular over recent years.”
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/6/e20192168/76940/Tummy-Time-and-Infant-Health-Outcomes-A-Systematic
Tummy time can start as soon as you get home after baby is born. Start with a few minutes and work up to 15 minutes a day minimum.
You don’t need anything fancy, you can just place baby down on the floor with or without a mat or blanket underneath them.
When it comes to sleep ALWAYS place baby down on their back, in a firm and empty sleep space, until they’re over 12 months of age, allowing them to move into the position they choose when they’re able to.
