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My baby HATES tummy time

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lockdownpregnancy · 01/12/2020 12:55

Hi ladies.
My post is pretty much the subject header! DS absolutely hates being on his tummy. He screams blue murder!
My concern is, is that he won't roll over if he hates being on his tummy.
I have tried tummy time various times and it doesn't last any longer than 10 seconds!
I've tried a rolled up towel, I even have a tummy time mat/seat my friend bought me. I've tried various ways of tummy time and he hates them all!
All this stuff on google saying it will affect your baby's development if things aren't done in the right order?!?!
DS is 10 weeks and he is already holding his head up by himself and turning it from left to right. He also grabs my hands and tries to pull himself to sitting and loves being sat up on my lap, so I don't think he's slow in the development side of things, so far.
Am I worrying over nothing here? Is tummy time really THAT important??

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GlitterandBalloons · 02/12/2020 21:39

We couldnt really do tummy time due to severe reflux but baby met all of the milestones on time, everyone in family just told me it wasnt a thing when they had their kids and to not worry so that was quite reassuring as I remember worrying about it at the time.

mogtheexcellent · 03/12/2020 08:37

Dd hated it. In the end I used to lie on sofa with knees raised and have her head on my knees so she was a little more upright If that makes sense Smile

It still counted as tummy time. I still dont know if she rolled over at the correct time (I didnt follow apps so no idea) but shes 6 and perfectly fine.

Zippetydoodahzippetyay · 03/12/2020 09:30

As mentioned, time in a baby carrier/mei tai/sling counts as tummy time. Get yourself a good comfy carrier and wear your baby around the house a bit.

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Trickyboy · 03/12/2020 17:24

It's invented bollox.. humanity has managed pretty well for thousands of years without 'tummy time'

problembottom · 03/12/2020 20:05

My DD hated it too so I didn't really bother with it. She's nearly two and doing grand!

lockdownpregnancy · 03/12/2020 20:36

@Trickyboy your post made me laugh! 🤣🤣 some of things I read for new parents is just so stupid! Whilst fundamentals are there some of it just makes me cringe!
As you said, a lot of it is utter bollocks!! 🤣🤣

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GlenQuagmire · 03/12/2020 21:29

I do it with mine on me...I lay on my chest then lean back, seems to be better than shoving him on the floor?

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