Why tummy time is important for a newborn... know its tremendous benefits

Tummy time means lying on the stomach of children, that too at the time when the child is awake. It is said that by lying down in this position the overall health of the children develops. It sharpens the mind.

Tummy Time: Newborn babies are very delicate. For their good growth, special care has to be taken of them. It is necessary for every parent to understand and follow the things related to the health of babies. The way you feed the newborn time to time, bathe it, walk in your lap, similarly tummy time is also necessary for the newborn, yes tummy time... it means babies to lie down on their stomachs. This is very important for the development of children. Some babies turn over on their own and play on their stomach but if your baby is not lying on his stomach then you should make him lie on his stomach. Let's know, for how long it should be done...

Why is tummy time important?

Tummy time means lying on the stomach of children, that too at the time when the child is awake. It is said that lying in this position leads to overall development of children. It sharpens the mind. In this position the child moves itself. Because of this the body movement of the child is fine.

According to a report published in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, USA, tummy time is essential for a child. This leads to the development of the muscles of the neck and shoulders. It is also beneficial in the development of large muscles such as legs, arms and trunk of the body.

The risk of flat head syndrome is also less in children. Due to tummy time, the child's body gets strength. Helps in sensory development of the baby. It also helps in skull deformity. Also helps in motor skill development.

How long should tummy time be?

Initially, you can make the children lie on their stomach for only 3 to 5 minutes. As your baby grows, you can make him lie on his stomach for 5 to 10 minutes 4 to 5 times a day. The doctor says that a baby up to 2 months of age can be put on the tummy with short breaks of 15 minutes to half an hour every day. 3 months old babies can stay lying on the stomach for 1 hour .

Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or related expert.