Importance of Tummy Time

Research shows that one in 40 babies is diagnosed with an early motor delay, and 400,000 babies a year are at risk. The term “early motor delay” describes a wide variety of conditions, ranging from low muscle tone to cerebral palsy. Some early motor delays are present at birth, and others develop or are exacerbated because the baby doesn’t get enough Tummy Time. The good news is that most cases are not serious, and with physical therapy and a strategy of Tummy Time while awake, most children can catch up quickly.