my baby dont like tummy time

Shaye - posted on 06/30/2010

My son is the same, plunket told me that all they need is 10mins a day and it doesnt have to be all at once, 2mins after a nappie change is good, hope that helps

Christie - posted on 06/11/2010

From personal experience it seems that most babies I know do hate tummy time. I know my (now nearly 2yo) daughter did! It's a lot of work getting those muscles into order to lift their heads up. I think they find it frustrating and a little scary at first. My tip is lay back (I use a recliner) and put bub on your chest and let them lift their head from there, or put them face down on your shins with their head peeking over your knees and kind of do a reverse ab crunch to bring their face to yours. Sometimes it can seem hard to fit tummy time into the day, especially non-motivating if your bub is a spewy baby like mine are/were. I do however give my kids a massage after their evening bath and always made sure that I gave them tummy time then, rubbing their back with oils and being all chilled after their bath can make it more pleasant for them. Most of all don't stress, you don't see any 10year olds running around with floppy necks due to lack of tummy time, it'll all work out :)

Shauna - posted on 06/11/2010

Hello, I put my girl on her tummy and she roars crying, she is 12 weeks old now but its always been the same since she was born.
She has lots of trouble getting up her wind so I lay her on my tummy and then I lie back, she loves it!! I let her head lean on my boobs so shes comfortable if her head falls forward!
Try putting something bright and colourfull under her, it didnt work for me but your girl may be different!!
Dont worry though if she dosnt get tummy time..... its helps them progress but it wont effect her if she dosn't get it.
She will develop her arm and leg mussels anyway when she starts crawling :)

Katie - posted on 06/10/2010

My pediatrician said to do tummy time 3 times a day for at least 15 min. He said to do it even if they get upset becuz when they are upset is usually when they make the most progress!! My lil guy likes it but sometimes he doesn't. She will learn to like it as she gets older, Good Luck!! : )

Marguerite - posted on 06/10/2010

Mine is the same way. I end up putting him on his tummy when he is asleep for just a little bit (monitored of course) and when he wakes up, he doesn't feel as threatened but like I said...monitored.

TeBeth - posted on 06/10/2010

dont worry about it. gabrielle is the same way. shes not strong enough yet. however she can tolerate tummy time on a "boppy: for maybe 3 minutes. when the time is right shell let u know. dont rush her development or shell get fussy

Rachie - posted on 06/09/2010

and me :( my daughter hates it but i still give it her for at least 5 mins a day

Erika - posted on 06/09/2010

I found that gym (birthing) ball really works for my boy. i lie him on ball, hold him with one hand and with other hand slightly move ball front and back,and to sides. he enjoys it alot, otherwise if i lie him on flour or bed for tummy time,he wont stay for more than few minutes

Melissa - posted on 06/09/2010

My little girl is the same way. It's pretty typically ... most babies don't like tummy time at this age because they can't lift their head up and HOLD it up yet, but according to my doctor the whole purpose of tummy time is to build the muscles in their neck and back so they'll be able to hold their heads up. So I'm keeping at it and my little girl complains less and less with each time. She still fusses, but as soon as she's able to hold her head up to play with her toys, she'll be much happier. Good luck!

Lily - posted on 06/09/2010

try lay down with your baby together so she can see you next to her.

Shantel - posted on 06/08/2010

my daughter hate it but i use a boppy pillow for hers, and do it a few minutes a couple times each day, too much at once and they will really get angry, but a few minutes is all you need, and try putting baby on your chest and singing that counts too..

Toney - posted on 06/08/2010

My baby girl is the same way...please help!

Robin - posted on 06/08/2010

I use a nursing pillow so that my son is on an angle, he seems to like that much better than being flat on his tummy.

Andrea - posted on 06/08/2010

Mine didn't like it either at first. What's worked for us is to put a rolled-up towel under his chest and forearms to prop him up a bit. Plus, having a book or toys to look at is very helpful. He still gets kranky if he's hungry or not feeling well, but the rolled-up towel helped a lot.

Meg - posted on 06/08/2010

Tummy time doesn't have to mean you are putting your little one down on the floor... tummy time can be on your chest, as you lay back on your bed! Try it! It takes the separation out of it and still gives her exercise time to try lifting her head and shoulders. Also, even holding her with her head up over your shoulder gives her lots of head stabilizing exercise. Even a few moments on her belly is a good work out!

Matula - posted on 06/08/2010

my daughter was the same. i found that putting her her tummy on the couch and sitting on the floor in front of her helped. she was having tummy time whilst still being able to see everything in the room.

Sandra - posted on 06/07/2010

mine often does the same. what i found works the best though is to make sure that hes fed, changed and in a very alert and happy state before putting him on his tummy. usually that helps and he will be happy for a little while. if he starts to get fussy i bring a colorful toy or book to prop up where it will catch his interest or i get down on his level and play with him. he never lasts more than 15-20 minutes on his good days though. hope that helps! good luck

Heather - posted on 06/07/2010

keep trying! try different places. different rooms, different blankets. i had a lot of trouble too. my little girl is 11 weeks now and she is starting to last londer and longer. she loves being outside, so we will lay a blanket in the grass and do tummy time there. and remember she doesnt have to do it for long stretches, a few mins here and there will help.

Amy - posted on 06/07/2010

are you giving her enough time after feedings? my little guy gets mad if his belly is a bit full or if it's empty..LOL... if i time it just right, he doesn't mind tummy time. maybe it's your tummy timing. just a thought. good luck!

Kailey - posted on 06/03/2010

My boy doesn't like it much either...So I just lay down and let him have tummy time on me, He really raised that head up and looks around! He likes that ok

Blyn - posted on 06/02/2010

I use a boppy pillow for tummy time that's the only way she'll get that time in. She still won't stay on her tummy for a long time but it last around 15mins

Lana - posted on 05/30/2010

My little guy dislikes tummy time also. He fusses for a bit and then pretends to fall asleep until I turn him over and then he's wide awake again. I try to give him tummy time atleast 3 times a day and he is getting less and less fussy with each session. The sessions vary from 3 to 10 minutes depending on how fussy he gets. Just keep at it and hopefully your little one will become more tolerant of tummy time.

Simone - posted on 05/30/2010

I agree with angela above the playmat seems the best way to make tummy time a bit easier on both you and your little one... He was terrible at first wopuld scream until I rolled him onto his back. So we started laying with him on our tummies and looking at him and smiling and talking and ratlting things there so he started to get excited and push him self up a lot to see more... he's ok now...sometimes just falls asleep on his tummy he seems to like it ta little too much now!!

Angela - posted on 05/29/2010

When I do tummy time with my son it's on his playmat.. It plays music and keeps him occupied..I also rub his back when he is doing this.. Seems to like it.. So I would suggest playing music.. Least it works for my boy.. :)

Jennifer - posted on 05/29/2010

I was actually told by an RN that works with moms and babies all the time that even if they don't like it it's really important to have them do tummy time for at least a minute every couple hours during the day... guess it's common for them not to like it but they need the excersize and will eventually learn to be okay with it if not like it... I usually put him down on his tummy and when he starts fussing I'll roll him over onto his back then when he is okay again I'll roll him back onto his tummy and do this until he's had enough... it's actually been helping and even though he still doesn't care that much for tummy time he tolerates it for much longer than he used to

Sharon - posted on 05/29/2010

my little fella hates it aswell hel only go down for a min or two lookin at himself in the mirror then screams..i dont push it on him whats the point if he aint happy...

Aubrey - posted on 05/29/2010

My little girl hates tummy time as well. I will lay her on her belly and she will just roll back over to her back or lay on her side. I just keep putting her back on her belly because I want her to start getting her head stronger. She holds her head up really well when I am holding her and while in her littel swing she tries to sit up.

Mandy - posted on 05/29/2010

I put my son down for tummy time even though he doesn't like it. I put him on my bed (because it has a little give) and sit next to him and he actually pushes himself over onto his belly. I have him do it about three times and then I let him play on his back. I praise him every time he makes it over. It is important that they get the tummy time because it helps them to develop the muscles that they need. I hate hearing my son cry, so that is why I only make him stay for three tries. I hope this helps a little!

Amy - posted on 05/29/2010

Try laying on the floor and laying her on top of you. You cam also try putting a mirror underneath her so she can see herself.

Janine - posted on 05/29/2010

same with my baby...

Jasmine - posted on 05/28/2010

sorri i cant help my wee gurls the same! if you find out any thing let me know!