Expert Overview On Tummy Time For Babies: How, When, And Why To Start

Is it really that important or is it just overrated? Let’s find out.

Are you a new parent struggling to incorporate tummy time into your baby's daily routine? If yes, this blog is everything you need to get started. Tummy time refers to the span of time during the day when you make your baby lie down on their stomach while they are awake and active. It is relatively new so if you are thinking of depending on your parents for any advice related to this, there are chances that it might be new to them as well. 

When & Why The Concept Of Tummy Time Introduced?

As I was working on this article, I couldn't help but wonder, “Who introduced tummy time and why?” Well, it has a very interesting history. 

Babies Should Always Be Put To Sleep On Their Backs

Safe To Sleep CamIn 1994, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched the ‘Back To Sleep’ (renamed, ‘Safe To Sleep’ in 2012) campaign to tackle the increasing cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS, which refers to the sudden and unexplained death of babies who were less than a year old. The campaign recommended parents make their babies sleep on their backs (supine position) instead of their tummies (prone position). 

As per the