“What if my baby doesn’t lift their head during tummy time?”
Head lifting in tummy time is hard work and takes practice.
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Crawling on all fours strengthens your baby’s body and brain
About half of all babies crawl by 8 or 9 months, but for others, it takes longer—and some skip the crawling stage altogether. Experts recommend encouraging this motor skill that requires both sides of your baby’s brain and body to work in sync. In this post: “Some babies skip crawling, but it’s important to make … Continued
Learning to sit (hint: it doesn’t happen in a baby seat)
Sitting develops in stages, like all milestones—and there’s no need to rush it. More time on the floor is better than sitting in a baby seat for helping your baby improve strength and balance. In this post: Side-lying provides balance and core work When your baby plays on their side, it’s easy for them to … Continued
The secret sauce for back-to-belly rolling
Rolling from back to belly is a skill that emerges from 3 to 5 months, but your baby is laying the groundwork for it now. Here’s exactly how to encourage this skill. In this post: Get your baby ready to roll Where the head goes, the body will follow. A fun plaything such as the … Continued
The human voice is the most interesting sound to an infant
Studies have shown that babies move their limbs in synchrony with human speech almost at birth. Try talking to your baby at least one hour per day cumulatively. Even when they're asleep, they'll hear your voice.
The No. 1 place for playtime: the floor
Side-lying, kicking, hand discovery. Your baby is already laying the foundation for major milestones like rolling over and crawling. Here’s what motor skills experts want you to pay attention to right now. In this post: Side-lying brings hand awareness Use the Standing Card Holder with the Black & White Cards to engage your little one … Continued
Tummy time milestones by month
For a clear idea of positions and movements your baby may try from the earliest days of tummy time to the last, check out this illustrated month-by-month tummy time guide.
Tummy time for your baby: advice from a pediatric OT
Tummy time is vital for your baby to build the muscles and coordination needed for major motor skills. Learn all about tummy time with these FAQs.
Ready to end tummy time for good? Do this skills check first
If your baby's rolling out of tummy time, they may be ready to stop—or they might need some different strategies.
Activities for your 4-month-old from child development experts
Through simple play, your 4-month-old gains thinking skills, gross motor development, social connections, language understanding, and more.