everytime i put my little girl on her tummy for tummy time she has a fit. she has roll over a few times but she really hates to be on her tummy. i am afraid that in will slow her development down. how will she learn to crawl? i have tried playing with her to distract her but it does not work. she can sit-up by herself she seems to be on track with everything else. have any suggetions?
2006-09-17 16:59:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your baby probably do not want to be a crawler, just bear this in mind. Don't be discourage and do not try to raise her by the book. My daughter hated it too. Some badies prefer to walk on their hands and use their feet rather than go through all that baby stuff. I won't be surprise if she bypasses this stage and tries to stand up on her own. You'll pretty much know that she don't plan to be on the ground for a long time. Have fun. don't push her to do it because you think she should. She'll let you know what she really plans on doing as she grows. I hope this help.
2006-09-17 17:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by Wei r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really not a huge deal. If she doesn't like it, don't do it. Not all babies crawl, some go right to walking. And who knows she may just up and crawl with no encouragement. Also have you considered her tummy hurts? maybe she has a gas bubble and that puts pressure on it? are you staying in sight? maybe she is just nervous at an unfamiliar view, or there is a draft or something?
but even if it's none of those things, she's still okay, tummy time is not going to help or hurt. Let her tell you what she needs.
2006-09-17 17:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by kadreshi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to worry. Even if your baby never gets tummy time, she will learn to crawl. She won't be 3 years old and still lying on her back. My daughter also hated tummy time. I would just do it for shorter periods of time more frequently. It is recommended 20 min a day, so I would do 4 five minute sessions.
2006-09-17 18:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 4 month old is rolling from back to stomach now, the only thing bad about it is... He Hates being on his stomach... So after he does it he begins to wail. I've noticed over the last week or two he's tolerating it a bit better. He's went from being mad instantly to wait about 3 to 5 mintues. I have never been able to put him down for "Tummy Time" but I think he's moving out that phase, slowly. So I would just give your daughter time. Sometimes babies don't crawl much, some scoot around on their butt... Maybe you'll have a scooter.
2006-09-17 17:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by somethingorginaltoponder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know just how you feel...My daughter was the same way!
She hated tummy time and I was worried about the same things. But she is turning out just great! She doesn't want anything to do with crawling now...she wants to walk...She is pulling herself up on everything and is developing fine.
2006-09-17 17:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might seem horrible--I'm sure you think I'm horrible too, but when I would go over to my dad's house, he'd put my son on his stomach. If he cried it'd be out of frustration. I'd go visit with my mom while he was doing this--because I couldn't stand it. In about a week he loved tummy time. He was rolling over from his belly to his back by--I'm not lying--six weeks! He was rolling both directions at four months and was crawling at five months. Now he's seven months and can pull up and "cruise." It's just a matter of figuring out cries. For example, you may notice your daughter cries out of hunger, loneliness, or because she is soiled. What most people don't get--kids cry out of frustration as well. My son (possibly your daughter as well) was frustrated that he couldn't do anything while on his tummy. He was mad because he couldn't lift his head very well--every step he would fuss and cry a little over but then he'd accomplish what he sought out to do and was fine. I am not the "typical" booboo "awwh, he's crying" type of mother. I believe in tough love. This is the best advice I have--best of luck to you and even if you don't take my advice--your daughter will be just fine. Some babies don't even crawl, they just stand up and walk one day!
2006-09-17 17:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have an 8 month old daughter and she hated tummy time too. what i did was i played with her on my tummy too. have her do it, but dont push her too much. if she starts to cry for more than 5-10 minutes, then stop and try again later on that day, do this for a few days and then stop. she will end up doing it on her own, and eventually rolling and going on her fours before you know it.
2006-09-17 17:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by mica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it. I have five kids, all crawled and did everything else on time or early and I never purposely gave them tummy time. If she can roll over and sit up, don't push it, she's fine.
2006-09-17 17:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by SLWrites 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm wondering if something is hurting her when forced to be in this position. Check carefully...perhaps a Dr. visit is in order. If she can sit up by herself, she will be able in time to get into a position to crawl. Some infants don't crawl, but when ready, just pull themselves up. Each baby is an individual...maybe just let nature take it's course for awhile?
2006-09-17 17:08:03 · answer #9 · answered by oldtrash06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is already sitting up on her own then, really she is fine. You could also continue to put her down on her tummy and then watch what she does then, put her back on her tummy, and so fourth. Give her a chance to figure out what she wants to do and let her do it. When you see that she is not up to anything then put her back on her tummy.
2006-09-17 17:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by larechiga26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋