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.