I try putting toys all around him and laying next to him and everything is ok for about 5 minutes then he start crying.I feel bad because it seems like he is going to develop late because of this.He only rolled over last week.Please any suggestions will help me.
2007-03-06 05:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by Lexy320 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
In arms time counts as tummy time. Carry your son EVERYWHERE all day. While you bend down and do laundry etc. The movement will cause him to develop, you can use a carrier as well, just make sure the legs are not dangling, and at this age I wouldn't want too structured of a head support..
Also do tummy time on daddy's chest (much less bumpy than mom's though mom's can work too).
Also to practice sitting: sit him in your lap, hold him as little as he needs. Start with holding his shoulders, then his tummy, then his arms, then have him grab your fingers for balance (not all at one go, slowly as he can). Also shopping carts are awesome for learning to sit. There are different things to hold on to (basket, handle, etc) and bumps and turns and tonnes of interesting things to see! (Caution: though it is always advisable to use the safety belts IF the belt is forcing him into an unstable position it is perfectly acceptable not to use it so long as you are within arms reach AND he can not climb out on his own -which I assume he isn't strong enough to do).
The other thing is motivation. Find out what motivates your son! For my son I taught him to roll over by placing my nipple out of reach *lol* it is the only thing that would get him going.
He NEVER had tummy time and though he could crawl, full belly off the ground proper crawling motion at 6 months, he wouldn't. He finally did when at 9 months he learned to pull himself up. See before that he could roll everywhere he wanted to go -to get his toys etc. When he could stand suddenly he saw all the cool things he could get -dvd player, tv, books etc *sigh*. Then he learned to walk, all in the same 10 days. Now he walks and crawls constantly. He mainly walks, but if he falls he crawls til he can pull himself up. Or he crawls if he wants to get somewhere fast.
Best of luck, don't worry they all get there eventually.
2007-03-06 06:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't stress about it!! So many parent's out there worry about the whole tummy time thing and there really is no reason to worry if your child doesn't like it. Even those 5 minutes are beneficial to your baby if that's all he wants. Eventually your son will find his OWN way to get around and that might not include crawling. My daughter never crawled and she also hated tummy time. She went from sitting on her own to pulling to a standing position and then walking at 10 months old. He will develop at his own rate so just follow his cues at to what feels good to him. Congrats on your baby boy, try not to worry, and just have fun with him! ;)
2007-03-06 13:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥♥♥♥calimama♥♥♥♥♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I learned not to force. My daughter did the same thing. She would cry as soon as I put her on her tummy. I had asked her pediatrician what to do she just had told me to try for at least a minute of didn't work do not force it. Right now she is 11 months old crawls all over the house and walks by holding on to couch so you see this did not effect her by not having tummy time. You might want to let your pediatrician know about this so they can keep a record of it.
2007-03-06 13:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by beenie 21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest putting him on his tummy at the same time each day so that he gets used to it being in his routine. Even if he doesnt like it you should put him on his tummy for at least a few minutes each day. Eventually he will gain enough fine motor skills to swipe at toys and pull them closer.
My daughter went threw a period that everytime we put her on her tummy, she screamed. We would lay on the floor with her and showing her how her toys work to distract her after a few days she liked it. She is 5 months old and is starting to crawl.
2007-03-06 14:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Tori's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 5 month old JUST started liking it on his own. I think he didn't truly like it until he could really lift his head up high so he could see around. We stopped pushing it on him and it happened on its own.
We just put his favorite blanket on the floor with a bunch of toys around him. After he learned to roll over onto his tummy on his own, is when he finally started liking it.
I believe that so many parents out there like to think that their baby is developing soooo fast, that after awhile people start to base their child's actions on these boastful "uber parents". Your baby will do it on his own... just the way he likes it!
2007-03-06 15:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Nik's Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him play on his back. He'll roll over soon enough & get moving then you'll wish he'd stop for 2 minutes.
2007-03-06 13:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean muscle development? You can have him lie on top of you. My daughter didn't like it at first because her head was so heavy for her little neck. When I was under her, she liked that because she'll push up to see my face.
2007-03-07 01:20:48 · answer #7 · answered by sweet_cincin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many babies don't like it. You have to do it anyways. 5 minutes isn't long enough. Just make him. Soon he'll be motivated to turn over.
2007-03-06 14:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids didn't like it either. I don't think very many babies do. Just keep doing what you are doing and when he gets unhappy pick him up. He will reach the milestones when he is ready.
2007-03-06 13:54:12 · answer #9 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't push it. Everything will happen in it's time. Don't be in such a rush.
2007-03-06 13:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by J F 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋