Tummy Time Ideas

APCP Information – Tummy Time Ideas - Practical advice to help parents and carers

Tummy Time to Play – Every Day
The ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign has reduced the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. As a result
of the campaign babies are spending less time on their tummies during the day. This, however, can
lead to:

• A delay in developing movement skills
• A flattening of the side or back of the head
• Co-ordination problems in later childhood

The good news is that something as simple as Tummy Time can lessen or eliminate all of these
potential problems.