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Gross Motor Ideas

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Using a rolled up thin blanket or a small pillow just under the shoulders (armpit) area for tummy time is a great way to help a child feel more comfortable during tummy time sessions

Frequency (How Often)

It is always good practice to start with 1 minute around diapering at first and the working towards adding to this time as the child is older. This could be an hour or more a day

Description

Having a child play with their feet may see like an easy activity, but this is an important skill with developing core (tummy) strength and coordination. They are also working in fine motor skills while reaching.

Frequency (How Often)

It is always good practice to start with 1 minute around diapering along with tummy time activities.

Description

As you child is able to tolerate tummy time a little longer, adding a toy in front and to the sides is a great way to incorporate other important skills. They will also have to turn and move a little in order to reach for the toy in different directions

Frequency (How Often)

This is good to add throughout the day to mix up tummy time activities

Description

Sitting slightly elevated on a boppy is another great way to change up their position and help start adding weight to the spine.

Frequency (How Often)

This is good to add throughout the day to mix up tummy time activities. Do as tolerated, but you also want to incorporate varied positions throughout the day.

Description

Lying on the side either on a boppy or on the floor is helpful with the beginning stages of rolling. Having a toy in front is also helpful in order to encourage hand and arm movements.

Frequency (How Often)

This is good to add throughout the day to mix up tummy time activities. Do as tolerated, but you also want to incorporate varied positions throughout the day.

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Even though this may seem simple, holding your baby may be considered a modified form of tummy time and still effective! The above picture is an example of how to hold you child to change position and encourage tummy time.

Frequency (How Often)

This is good to add throughout the day to mix up tummy time activities. Do as tolerated, but you also want to incorporate varied positions throughout the day.

Description

When baby is asleep or awake, this is a great way to modify tummy time so that your baby will tolerate it better. When your child is awake, talk or sing to them so they will slightly lift their heads while in this position.

Frequency (How Often)

This is good to add throughout the day to mix up tummy time activities. Do as tolerated, but you also want to incorporate varied positions throughout the day.