🎁 **FREE 0–12 MONTH BABY MILESTONE CHECKLIST!** Track your baby's development from birth to 12 months with my FREE milestone checklist! 👉 **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CHECKLIST HERE:** BabyMasterPT.com/checklist --- # Baby Hates Tummy Time? Tips That Actually Help! 👶 **Does your baby cry every time you put them on their tummy?** Does tummy time turn into a struggle after just a few seconds? Many babies initially dislike tummy time, but there are simple ways to make it more comfortable, enjoyable, and beneficial for their development! In this video, **Cherrick Gordon, MSPT, a pediatric physical therapist with over 25 years of experience**, demonstrates 7 practical tummy time activities to help your baby develop head control, upper-body strength, trunk stability, and the movement skills needed for rolling, sitting, and crawling. Whether you're looking for newborn tummy time tips, tummy time exercises for a 2-month-old, or activities to help an older baby develop strength, you'll discover ways to make tummy time more engaging and productive. ## 🧸 7 TUMMY TIME ACTIVITIES YOU'LL LEARN ✅ **1. Tummy Time on Parent's Chest** — A comfortable way to introduce tummy time while encouraging head lifting and bonding. ✅ **2. The Football Carry** — A supported tummy-down carrying position that helps babies experience prone positioning. ✅ **3. Tummy Time Across Parent's Lap** — Encourage head control and upper-body activation with additional support. ✅ **4. Supported Tummy Time Using a Tummy-Time Prop** — Learn how an appropriate, purpose-designed tummy-time support can help some babies practice head lifting and upper-body positioning. ✅ **5. Tummy Time Pivoting Toward Toys** — Encourage reaching, weight shifting, trunk rotation, and early mobility. ✅ **6. Pushing the Chest Off the Floor** — Help your baby practice supporting their upper body through their arms. ✅ **7. Assisted Hands-and-Knees Play** — Introduce developmentally ready babies to supported quadruped positioning and early crawling preparation. ## 💡 WHY IS TUMMY TIME IMPORTANT? Tummy time helps babies develop essential movement skills, including: - Head and neck control - Shoulder and upper-body strength - Trunk stability and coordination - Reaching and weight shifting - Rolling and early floor mobility - Preparation for sitting and crawling **Remember:** Tummy time doesn't always have to begin with your baby lying flat on the floor. Start with comfortable, age-appropriate activities and gradually progress as your baby develops greater strength and control. ## 💬 QUESTION FOR PARENTS How old is your baby, and which tummy time position works best? Does your baby prefer lying on your chest, across your lap, or playing on the floor? Let me know in the comments! I love hearing about your baby's progress. ## 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT BABYMASTERPT I'm **Cherrick Gordon, MSPT — Pediatric Physical Therapist**, with over 25 years of experience helping babies and toddlers develop important movement skills. At BabyMasterPT, I share real baby demonstrations, practical pediatric physical therapy activities, and developmental education to help parents better understand their baby's gross motor milestones. **Movement Builds Minds!** 🔔 Subscribe to BabyMasterPT for more videos about tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking. 👍 If this video helped you, give it a thumbs up and share it with another parent! ## ⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Tummy time is for awake, directly supervised babies only. Always place babies on their backs for sleep. Keep your baby's face and airway clear, and never use tummy-time props or nursing pillows for sleep. Choose developmentally appropriate activities, and never force your baby into a position. If your baby experiences persistent distress, difficulty turning their head, or unusual discomfort during tummy time, consult your pediatrician. This video is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice or physical therapy. #TummyTime #BabyHatesTummyTime #TummyTimeExercises #BabyDevelopment #BabyMilestones #PediatricPhysicalTherapy #BabyMasterPT