Tummy time nose to nose: a play idea for 0 to 3 months
Your face is the best reason for a baby to work at lifting their head. It takes about 3 minutes and uses a blanket on the floor.
Checked October 29, 2026.
How to play
Tummy time nose to nose0 to 3 months · about 3 minutes
You need: a blanket on the floor.
- Spread a blanket on the floor and lay your baby on their tummy.
- Lie down on your own tummy, facing them, nose to nose.
- Smile, talk and say their name so they lift their head to look at you.
- Roll them onto their back for a rest when they put their head down.
Builds: moving and using hands and social and emotional. Your face is the best reason for a baby to work at lifting their head.
Safety: Tummy time is only for when your baby is awake and a grown-up is watching.
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Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Small Parts for Toys and Children's Products (16 CFR part 1501) (checked October 29, 2026)