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Tim and Edna share five engaging tummy time activities for infants who dislike it, aiming to ease the experience for both parents and babies.

Is your baby's tummy time a tear-filled battle? You are not alone! Welcome to the Rising Parent Podcast! In this episode, Tim and Edna tackle one of the most stressful newborn milestones: tummy time. If your infant screams the second they touch the play mat, this episode is your ultimate survival guide. As licensed childcare professionals and certified parenting coaches, Tim and Edna share five game-changing, tear-free tummy time activities designed for babies who absolutely hate the floor. Discover how to build your baby's core and neck strength without the daily meltdowns. Key topics covered in this episode include: - Baby wearing and chest-to-chest bonding as a biomechanically approved tummy time method - Using water mats for captivating sensory distraction - How to make cheap, easy, and safe DIY sensory bags - Elevating your baby with an incline prop like a rolled-up towel or nursing pillow - The power of eye-level connection, face-to-face bonding, and mirror play Plus, learn why breaking these sessions into frequent, short bursts is the real secret to infant motor development success. We also discuss finding grace for both yourself and your baby during the difficult first…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Vartko, Edna Vartko

Topics covered

• tummy time
• infant development
• parenting tips
• sensory play
• newborn care

Keywords

• tummy time
• infant activities
• baby development
• parenting advice
• sensory bags

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