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Is Tummy Time Important For Infants?
Question: Hi,
My daughter is 6 month 10 days old and sit very well unsupported , but she hates tummy time and only rolled couple of times from tummy to back . is that normal.? Is rolling over very important? Is tummy time necessary . just would like to mention she tries to get up when lying on her back .
My daughter is 6 month 10 days old and sit very well unsupported , but she hates tummy time and only rolled couple of times from tummy to back . is that normal.? Is rolling over very important? Is tummy time necessary . just would like to mention she tries to get up when lying on her back .
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Developmental milestones can be achieved by babies over a wide range and order. Your baby seems to be doing perfectly normal.
Tummy time is more important in babies who have not yet achieved sitting. It helps in relieving them from bowel distension and helps digestion along with peristalsis. Once babies start sitting, they do not prefer tummy time and resist it. They have less distension and pukes because of sitting itself.
Also rolling over is more important in babies before achieving sitting. But no need to worry if your baby started sitting early and did less rolling.
Ensure a good complementary diet along with milk now.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Developmental milestones can be achieved by babies over a wide range and order. Your baby seems to be doing perfectly normal.
Tummy time is more important in babies who have not yet achieved sitting. It helps in relieving them from bowel distension and helps digestion along with peristalsis. Once babies start sitting, they do not prefer tummy time and resist it. They have less distension and pukes because of sitting itself.
Also rolling over is more important in babies before achieving sitting. But no need to worry if your baby started sitting early and did less rolling.
Ensure a good complementary diet along with milk now.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I hear from other mothers that rolling is necessary for crawling ..is that so ? That is why I am worried .. Also my daughter loves to sit in walker is that harmful I make her sit only for 30 minutes
Brief Answer:
No, that's not necessary
Detailed Answer:
Rolling is not essential for crawling. Your baby will start crawling by 8-9 months of age if he is sitting without support at present.
Avoid walkers. They are well known for accidental injuries. Use high chair available at baby stores for sitting.
No, that's not necessary
Detailed Answer:
Rolling is not essential for crawling. Your baby will start crawling by 8-9 months of age if he is sitting without support at present.
Avoid walkers. They are well known for accidental injuries. Use high chair available at baby stores for sitting.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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