Expert Play Tips from one of our resident Physical Therapists! 👩‍⚕️⁠ At my son's 2-month check-up, our pediatrician was very impressed with his head control and “tolerance” for being on his tummy. I smiled and took the compliment, but the reality is WE worked hard for that compliment! ⁠ ⁠ As a PT I know the importance of tummy time for his gross motor development, but the question that often comes up - how do you practice tummy time? What if my baby doesn’t like it? ⁠ ⁠ The best advice I can give is to change it up and keep it interesting.⁠ ✅️ Use different toys to distract⁠ ✅️ Modify the position slightly using a small pillow⁠ ✅️ Do supported tummy time over your leg ⁠ ✅️ Start tummy time with your baby in your chest so they understand it is a safe position ⁠ Just be sure your baby’s mouth and nose are free of obstruction from blankets and toys! ⁠ These tips can all help maximize your baby’s tummy time experience. ⁠ - Dr. Heather, PT, DPT⁠ ⁠ #expertadvice #playtips #manhattantoy #imaginationstaplay #babydevelopment #learningthroughplay #babytoys #infantdevelopment #infanttoys #tummytime #wimmerinfantdevelopment #skwish ⁠