5 Fun Tummy Time Activities for Infants Who Hate It

Is your baby's tummy time a tear-filled battle? You are not alone!Welcome to the Rising Parent Podcast! In this episode, Tim and Edna tackle one of the most stressful newborn milestones: tummy time. If your infant screams the second they touch the play mat, this episode is your ultimate survival guide. As licensed childcare professionals and certified parenting coaches, Tim and Edna share five game-changing, tear-free tummy time activities designed for babies who absolutely hate the floor. Discover how to build your baby's core and neck strength without the daily meltdowns.Key topics covered in this episode include:- Baby wearing and chest-to-chest bonding as a biomechanically approved tummy time method- Using water mats for captivating sensory distraction- How to make cheap, easy, and safe DIY sensory bags- Elevating your baby with an incline prop like a rolled-up towel or nursing pillow- The power of eye-level connection, face-to-face bonding, and mirror playPlus, learn why breaking these sessions into frequent, short bursts is the real secret to infant motor development success. We also discuss finding grace for both yourself and your baby during the difficult first year.To learn more about our mission and support our non-profit mobile food bank, Selfless Outreach, please visit selflessoutreach.org.#TummyTime #ParentingTips #NewbornCare #BabyDevelopment #SensoryPlay #InfantMilestones #RisingParentPodcast