Babies can lift their head during the first few months of life, but they have very little control, which is why parents are instructed to support the baby's neck early on. Babies develop muscles and ...

Babies need to be active from birth. Your baby's tummy time makes them move and builds their muscle strength (APCP nd, NHS Choices 2013, Pathways nd. a). Babies who don't get much tummy time may be ...

Tummy time may sound like fun and games. But it can also be crucial in helping your little one develop. After all, baby isn't just chilling out, lying on their stomach. Tummy time allows your baby to ...

Babies who get recommended amounts of tummy time, reading time and sleep in their first six months hit gross motor milestones sooner and develop a foundation of healthy habits to build on in the ...

Babies spend a lot of time on their backs — it's the safest way to put them to sleep, and the position they're in when they're in the stroller, bouncer, or baby swing. So, your pediatrician will most ...

© 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. When you hear “tummy time,” you probably think of babies on colorful mats learning to lift their ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), parents should start having their babies practice tummy time pretty ...

When you hear “tummy time,” you probably think of babies on colorful mats learning to lift their heads. But the same practice is now making waves with adults — and for good reason. Physical therapists ...