Tummy time is SUPER important, it helps set a major foundation through developing back, core, neck and shoulder strength and stability, but it’s NOT the end all, be all! Tummy time can be challenging for various reasons (reflux, constipation, torticollis, tension, etc.) so it gets a lot of attention, BUT like everything else, we need variety to be well rounded and balance individuals.

Each position provides it’s on unique challenges and helps to develop mobility, stability, strength, function, and coordination in different areas of the body. As adults, if we were learning a full body, functional movement, we wouldn’t train in ONE plane of movement (front to back, side to side, or up and down) we’d work on them all! For example, imagine doing hundreds of push ups each day as an adult and training LITERALLY nothing else. Do you think you’d be a balanced individual? OR do you think you’d have some slightly dysfunctional patterns and difficulty with certain movements?

So, let’s talk about why we want to get those babies on their sides, backs, and vertical AS WELL as on their tummies to help them explore, grow, and thrive!

If you have any concerns about your child being comfortable in these positions, or if you’d like individually based recommendations for your specific child, feel free to reach out or schedule below. Dr. Dani is a Denver based Pediatric Chiropractor with additional training in infant development, flat spots, tongue tie and more. At BCR, it’s SO much more than just Chiropractic, Dr. Dani helps babies feel great and achieve their milestones through individualized, hands on care and at-home recommendations for parents!