• helps her work all the muscles in her upper body, promoting trunk stability and head control.
• helps your infantbuild strength in his back, legs, arms, and neck,”
• This helps with further development, such as rolling over and sitting.”
• Tummy time also encourages your little one to practice reaching and pivoting, skills that are often precursors to crawling.
• Regularly spending time on his stomach also helps your baby avoid developing a flat spot on the back of his head

Note:  Just don’t do it right after a feeding, when pressure on his stomach may cause him to spit up.

Infant: Begin at 2 weeks old with short sessions of 30 seconds to one minute. Try placing your newborn belly-down on your chest or across your lap so he gets accustomed to the position. To make it part of your routine, put your baby on his tummy after each daytime diaper change.

2 months old- aim for three 5-minute sessions daily on a flat, cushioned surface, like a playmat on the floor. If she seems uncomfortable, try rolling up a receiving blanket and tucking it under her armpits to give her support.

3 or 4 months- should be able to lift his chest off the floor and lean on his elbows with his head upright. He may even be able to lift his arms off the floor, arch his back, and kick his feet. After 4 months, your baby may be strong enough to start rolling over during tummy time—something that will surprise and thrill him endlessly.

• Lay baby on your chest or tummy and chat to her, enjoying some face-to-face interaction.
• Hold baby on your forearm. This position is also known to ease gassy babies and relieve discomfort.
• After baby gains more head control, use a tummy time pillow to prop him up.