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Tummy time is awake play on the tummy with an adult watching. Start with brief opportunities and respond to your baby’s needs. The recommendation to place a baby on their back for sleep remains separate.
An alert adult and an awake baby
Do not treat this as a gap for catching up on other jobs. Choose a calm moment when you can pay attention. If you are sleepy or need to leave, postpone the play. Individual positioning or movement advice from your baby’s healthcare team takes priority over general guidance.
Keep the play space simple
Prepare a suitable clean floor area, checking for small objects, cables and things a pet might reach. Get down nearby so you can talk face to face. The aim is not to work through a collection of toys or force completion of a developmental task.
Fit short opportunities into ordinary life
You do not need an identical appointment every day. Try a moment when your baby is comfortable and alert, and watch their response. Pause when they struggle. Instead of comparing minutes with another baby, note which circumstances seemed more comfortable.
Returning to sleep and asking questions
When your baby becomes sleepy, end play and place them on their back in an appropriate sleep space. If you have concerns about movement, head lifting or positioning, describe what you observed to a healthcare professional. A missed calendar entry or a short play session is not a developmental diagnosis.
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