My 3 month old doesnt like tummy time what can i do shes never liked it at all she cries until i get her off her stomach.has anyone ever had this problem?what can i do for her to like it?
2007-02-22 07:43:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son HATED it too! But he needed more b/c he ended up having to wear a DOC band for a bit of a flat spot! Try proping him up on a boppy or some firm pillows. Lay his stomach/chest on the pillow part and that way his head isn't face down and he can see more. This was the only way my kiddo would do tummy time without screaming.
2007-02-22 07:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tummy time is not a taboo (sleeping on a tummy is what they STRONGY advise against and the subject of many films and papers they give out at the hospital). You should be present when starting tummy time as the baby may need assistance, but eventually they'll start rolling on to their tummy without your help.
A baby who doesn't have neck control is definitely going to fight tummy time, as they'll be looking down most of the time. You should try to get the baby's neck strength up by giving him some things to look at and play with while on his tummy. You can also consider a tiny pillow to help lift them off the floor (I used a small rolled up towel) so he could be a few inches off the floor. There are a number of 'tummy time mats' out there, but you can really do the same with a blanket and a rolled up towel.
My boy still hates it though. He'll walk before he'll crawl.
2007-02-22 08:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by apleyden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is pretty normal.
Give her a bit of a break, from a few days to a week, and then try again.
You can put fun toys around her, or a mirror, or something fun for her to see to encourage tummy time.
The main aspect of tummy time is to encourage development of the muscles that are used for locomotion. First she will learn to hold her head up, than push up with her arms, etcetera. Three months is quite young still, so I would not worry too much.
2007-02-22 09:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Laura H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son didn't like it at that age either. He really started liking it more around 4 mos., but would only be happy that way for a limited time. Now that he is rolling over and sitting up, he is on his tummy and happy quite a bit (even to sleep, which scares the pants off me!).
Just give her time. Try sitting in a reclined position and put her on you, tummy to tummy. This doesn't put as much pressure on her chest and it will be easier for her.
2007-02-22 08:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by BLONDAGE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get down together with her, seek advice from her, touch her and play together with her. do no longer use tummy time as a unfastened playtime the place you are able to flow do some thing else, it won't take place. do no longer assume her to flow longer than in simple terms a couple of minutes. do exactly it numerous cases in the day. try having tummy time in a playpen bassinet (%. 'n play) or some thing this is up off of the floor so she has some thing to look at (you're, of direction, there together with her so she does not fall). Swings and seats help her study neck administration too yet won't help her build her muscular tissues up for crawling. they might incredibly be a huge help whilst babies are little nonetheless.
2016-10-16 06:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All babies hate tummy time, its the fussing that makes them work their muscles and learn to roll over.
Get down and lay with her, show her some interesting toys, talk to her, but dont react to her crying. If you pick her up every time she starts screaming while on tummy time, it convinces her that it really is as terrible as she thinks.
Maybe push her over onto her side so she can get the feeling of moving and realizing she likes one position better than the other. It will help her to try to learn how to find that position on her own.
2007-02-22 07:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes! My baby cried and cried. I got a toy that sits on the ground. It has a mirror, and some other spinny toys, so she could look at herself in the mirror and then bat at the toys. She still cried sometimes though. I made her do it for a couple minutes, even if she fussed, then flip her on her back for a few minutes. Repeat.
Of you can try laying her on her tummy on your tummy, so she has to raise her head to see your face. Mine loved when I made funny faces!
2007-02-22 07:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, lots of people have this problem. You have to just do it. STart with 5 minutes, 3 times a day, even if she cries. Next week do 10 minutes. Keep upping it 5 minutes a week even if she cries. It's REALLY good for her, she needs to do it.
2007-02-22 07:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither of my sons liked being put face-down either. I always had to just lay them on their backs or put them in a seat or something. Once they could lift their heads then they liked it better.... no idea why, but it didn't seem to make any difference in anything. If your child really hates it that much why force them? I mean, there will be enough things they HAVE to do when they are older - why make them cry when you can avoid it?
2007-02-22 07:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have heard you aren't supposed to lay a baby on their stomachs, as they might suffocate. Especially if they can't turn over themselves. Maybe you should check with your doctor about this or else read up on it. I have a 3 week old grandson and they gave us movies to watch in the hospital that said this very thing on this subject.
2007-02-22 08:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by jamsterette@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋