Tummy time on your chest: a play idea for 0 to 3 months

You need: a couch or bed, a pillow behind you.

1. Lean back on a couch or bed, propped up on a pillow.
2. Lay your baby tummy-down on your chest.
3. Talk or sing so they try to lift their head to see your face.
4. Start with a minute or two and stop at the first fuss.

Builds: moving and using hands and social and emotional. It gives your baby practice lifting their head while they're snuggled close to you.

Safety: Tummy time is only for when your baby is awake and a grown-up is watching. Stay wide awake yourself; if either of you gets sleepy, lay your baby on their back in their own crib.

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