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Tummy time problem question.?
My 3 month old HATES tummy Time. I've tried everything the edge of the bed and me sit on the floor so were at same level. Tummy time on my belly. Both of us in the floor. On pillows elevated. Everything toys, mirror, Binkie. And she still hates and screams after about 10seconds of being on her stomach. I dont know what else to do and my pedi is so pushy about it it's almost rude. Any parents have this problem and how did they solve it. I try letting her cry for a few seconds to see if she stops but she'll face plant down and cry so hard she turns reddish/purple so I pick her up. I'm a FTM and i dont know what to try anymore
4 Answers
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Do you have a wrap carrier or a soft structured carrier like an ergo or even a baby bjorn?
Pop her in that and go for a 30 minute walk, she'll be quiet, it'll get you out of the house and some exercise under your belt (which is great for getting rid of the mummy tummy!) and have the added benefit of giving her a chance to strengthen those neck and arm muscles without her screaming the place down. After a few sessions she'll start pushing against you to be able to see what's going on around her.
Tummy time does NOT mean horizontal with belly down, it's supposed to be a session where the child is NOT on their back and has the opportunity to strengthen neck and arm muscles.
- 8 years ago
My oldest hated it too and would scream. To this day, she still is so resistant to doing some things I want her to do, if she doesn't want to do them (she's a wonderful little girl, although stubborn :) What I have always done is make her do the things I want her to do for her own good, but for very short spans of time. So even though she would cry, I would still put her on her tummy, for a short time, but several times a day. The way she tolerated it the best was me lying on the floor on my back with my knees bent up in the air. I would lay her on my shins so she could look down at my face. I would sing songs to her like this. She got less tummy time than other babies I know but she turned out fine. Don't worry too much, just do what you can. She'll be just fine!
Source(s): mommy of three - Anonymous8 years ago
You dont need to do tummy time and especially not like this.I wouldnt leave my babies crying and struggling like that.
In time,sooner than you think,she might be happy to be in that position but right now she hates it.I never did any sort of scheduled tummy time with my kids in fact I never even gave it any thought.
My advice is do what comes natural.Just nod at the pediatrician.It's not her baby.
PS Don't listen to anyone who calls a child a drama queen.That's a very numbed and heartless attitude to have towards an upset baby.
- 8 years ago
My daughter is the same way. Try distracting her with toys that light up or play music (or both, preferably), and move them from left to right in front of her. Even if this keeps her from crying for a few seconds, it's better than nothing. My mom told me that my daughter is just being a drama queen and to keep at it. It seems to be working. Even if she gets into the crying, please-pick-me-up mood, I'll leave her be to show her she won't be getting her way. Eventually she calms down, sucks her thumb, and takes a nap.
