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Tummy time over a rolled towel: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

The towel props your baby up a little so pushing up on their arms is easier. It takes about 4 minutes and uses a small towel, a blanket on the floor.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Tummy time over a rolled towel3 to 6 months · about 4 minutes

You need: a small towel, a blanket on the floor.

  1. Roll a small towel into a tube.
  2. Lay your baby on their tummy with the towel under their chest and their arms forward.
  3. Get down on the floor in front of them and talk or sing.
  4. Take the towel away and let them rest when they tire.

Builds: moving and using hands. The towel props your baby up a little so pushing up on their arms is easier.

Safety: Tummy time is only for when your baby is awake and a grown-up is watching.

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