Back to Sleep And Tummy to Play

BACK TO SLEEP

Safe sleeping is most important for babies as sleeping on back reduces chances of SIDS(sudden infant death syndrome)

TWO IMPORTANT GOLDEN RULES

• Babies should sleep on their back and ensure the neck turns to one side till 4 months to prevent them from developing flat areas on their head. After 4 months, once they roll over, they can turn to one side but safety measures should be taken 
• No soft rolls or pillows should be introduced while sleeping on their back

Train your baby to be more comfortable on his back by rocking him to sleep and then transferring him to the crib. 

Stick with it: Consistency is key when it comes to any sleep routine

TUMMY TO PLAY

Tummy time is for babies who are awake. Tummy time can prevent the back of your baby's head from developing flat spots

• The ideal time to initiate tummy time is when your baby wakes up from a nap or following a diaper change.
• Try to keep your baby belly-down for three to five minutes, two to three times a day and gradually increase it to an hour as your baby gets more comfortable.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO ENGAGE YOUR BABY ON TUMMY

Baby Gyms

Baby gyms facilitate body schema and orientation to different textures which is of benefit to the sensory system. They also facilitate audio visual effect while playing with rattles and good coordination of hand and legs 

It helps in eye to eye coordination while playing and talking with a parent and bonding with your baby 

On a flat surface with toys

While playing with a toy they develop eye hand coordination and baby learns to weight shift on other hand engaging core

Mirror play

Looking at themselves in the mirror increases self-identification and body awareness . Your baby also views her environment in different perspective through mirror play