Throwback Thursday: Baby's Tummy Time



It's that time of the week again. What time you ask? It's my Throwback Thursday. It's the day I find an old picture of me, well actually its not that old since I'm only 18 months old, but it's a younger version of me. I show you a picture and tell you a bit about how old I was and what I was doing and if there are tips to be had I will share them with you. Well actually mommy will share them with you. I'm still trying to figure out what tips really mean. I thought it was something that we gave to our pizza guy when he brings us pizza but I found out that it means that we tell you some awesome stuff as well.
This picture was taken when I was 5 months old. This was when I wasn't quite mobile and mommy didn't have to worry about me running around everywhere. This was when I was the "good baby" and not the little daredevil she calls me now. What a difference being able to walk makes.


So what do I talk about today. How about Tummy Time? I'm sure you figured it out already anyway because of my post title. I told you my writer needs to be fired. You weren't supposed to know until you got here. Silly mommy!

So why is Tummy Time important for your baby? After all its encouraged that babies sleep on their backs. Well having tummy time is important for your baby's motor development and lays the foundation for your baby crawling then walking. Encouraging your baby to spend time on her tummy can help her reach her developmental milestones.

I admit that I hated it when it was done when I was younger but it's recommended that your baby spend at least 30 minutes of tummy time each day.

So how can you encourage your baby to enjoy it? Well here's where the tips that I was talking about comes in.

Lay down and play with your baby, get down on their level. This will not only let them know that you are there for them but calm down any anxiety they have as well.

You can also purchase an activity mat. They are usually bright in color and come with mirrors and toys that grabs your baby's attention. The mirrors are an excellent way to strengthen your babys' neck muscle since your baby usually try to lift her head to get a look at herself in the mirror. The music as well helps in that regard since baby usually turn their head to listen to the music as well. The toys, mirrors also assist in your baby's brain and sensory development.

Tummy Time should when done on the floor should always be supervised. Never leave your baby unattended.

Tummy Time doesn't always have to be on the floor. You can lay baby across your lap and they will love that as well.

Whether you do decide to do Tummy Time or not your baby will still develop normally but it is encouraged.

So did you do Tummy Time with your little one and did they enjoy it?

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  1. Makeup DeMonAugust 8, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Nice post :)
    I have Tummy time with my boy, and I have to agree now he likes to do ir longer!


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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      Babies get accustomed to doing it once they've done it quite a while. I hated it at first but got to like it later on. i'm happy your little boy doesn't mind. :) ♥ Madison

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  2. Krista BainbridgeAugust 8, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Awww - look at her little she was!!! Yes, tummy time is so important - both of my girls hated it at fist, but grew to love it!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

      Thank you Krista. I hated it at first too but I got to love it as well. :) ♥ Madison

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  3. VictoriaAugust 8, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Aww it is so fun to look back at pictures of kids when they were younger. Where did all of the time go?

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

      That's what mommy says but she's happy that I'm growing up. :) ♥ Madison

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  4. Katy@ Experienced Bad MomAugust 8, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    tummy time was important with both my kids. I remember my son was a little pissy about it though! He was ready to move and sit up. He's still my active one 10 years later.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      I couldn't wait to run around as well. I love running around as well. :) ♥ Madison

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  5. debbie mcmullenAugust 8, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    We did lots of tummy time! My 11 yr old especially loved it when my daughter was little like that and he could show her how to move or play with a toy like that! Those days go by so fast!!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

      They really do. Mommy did a lot of tummy time with me and I'm so happy she did. :) ♥ Madison

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  6. Michelle LiewAugust 8, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I believe that it's really important, because the way they'd move is on their tummy and fours first!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

      It is very important and does help with our muscle development. :) ♥ Madison

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  7. jennifer zunaAugust 8, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Shes so cute! my boys loved their tummy time :)

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you Jennifer. I'm so happy your boys liked it. :) ♥ Madison

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  8. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    My oldest hated it. My son was crawling by 6 months because he really loved trying when put on his tummy. The baby is almost a month and does not like being out of mommy's arms.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM

      awww I was a mommy's baby too and hated it at first. I would rather be held than put on my tummy. :) ♥ Madison

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  9. Tamara CameraAugust 8, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    So cute! Just too cute! Des hated it so much. I told the doctor, "I know you hear this a lot and you probably want to roll your eyes, but Des really can't do tummy time. I can't stand the screaming."
    Needless to say he still learned to raise his neck, roll over and crawl, but he certainly wasn't fast about any of that!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

      Des just wanted to do things on his own time without any help from you thank you very much. Mr Independent. :) ♥ Madison

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  10. aprilAugust 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    neither of my kids were fond of tummy time.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

      I wasn't at first but got to like it later on when I was able to move around a little bit more. :) ♥ Madison

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  11. Allie @ The Practically Green MomAugust 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Aww...such a cutie, little Madison! We did lots of tummy time with my son. He didn't love or hate it, he was just like "Oh ok, this is what we're doing now..." :)

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      haha that's what happened to me too after I got accustomed to mommy putting me down. :) ♥ Madison

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  12. BeccaAugust 8, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I did it with Emalee and am doing it with Annaliese now...sadly they both hate it! Annaliese rolls back over onto her back as soon as you put her on her tummy!

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  13. AnnAugust 8, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Aww... my kids were definitely not a fan of tummy time.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:03 PM

      Not a lot of kids are and I only got to like it after it was done for quite some time. :) ♥ Madison

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  14. MichelleAugust 8, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    My son was hesitant at first, but after a while it was his favorite part of the day! Thanks for linking up at The Paper Vine! :)

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      I'm happy he got to like it. Thank you for stopping by as well. :) ♥ Madison

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  15. RoshniAugust 8, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    wow, nice!! I like how you managed pushups during your tummy time too! :D

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

      It does look like I'm trying to work out doesn't it. :) ♥ Madison

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  16. Missy HomemakerAugust 8, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Look at that little sweet face! I had 2 babies who liked tummy time and 2 babies who hated it!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      I'm happy you did have at least two who liked it. :) ♥ Madison

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  17. Tammy DoielAugust 8, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Well, I'm one of those terrible moms who put their kids to sleep on their tummies as otherwise they would not sleep. Therefore, I did not worry about tummy time--atrocious, I know! But now that my 5th child is 2 1/2, I can say it without worrying! However, it makes for a great picture!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      Mommy did that for me as well. I did sleep on my tummy at times and nothing happened to me but it is recommended that we sleep on our backs as babies. :) ♥ Madison

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  18. Rochelle BarlowAugust 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    My oldest 3 hated tummy time. They would spit up so much that I was always so worried they'd suffocate or something in a puddle of it. My youngest liked tummy time and was my earliest crawler.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      I guess you may be proof that tummy time babies do crawl earlier than those who didn't. Thanks for sharing your story. :) ♥ Madison

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  19. Jen @Making Our Life MatterAugust 8, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    My oldest was okay with tummy time, but my youngest was a reflux baby, so tummy time was out for him.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      awww poor baby. Reflux isn't fun at all. My big brother had reflux and needed to be on special formula. :( ♥ Madison

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  20. Ann JonesAugust 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    My oldest hated it, but my youngest liked it :) He also walked much earlier, so I think it made a difference.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Another success story! Yay! So happy it worked out for one of your children at least. :) ♥ Madison

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  21. Life With LorelaiAugust 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Look at the cutie-batootie! :)
    We did have tummy time...and loved it.

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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  22. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Love the bear btw...

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  23. Ruth HillAugust 8, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I'm going to say that I didn't really do this with my daughter. I was a working mom, and she was an early walker. And i was in an unhappy marriage. But she loved her bouncer!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:18 PM

      Bouncers are great too. I loved mine a lot! ♥ Madison

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  24. Mira | Rosels Mom DiaryAugust 9, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    You look sooo cute, Madison! And seeing you now, you've grown so big. :)

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you Mira for the compliment. I'm getting bigger everyday. :) ♥ Madison

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  25. Simply LindaAugust 9, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Tummy time is very important! Luckily for me, both my girls loved it :D

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      I'm so happy Linda. I loved it too after a while. :) ♥ Madison

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  26. Stephanie @ From the Burbs to the BooniesAugust 9, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    So cute! My Brady HATED tummy time. He'd grunt and groan and then cry. I have photos of this I showed him just the other day and he (at 7) thought it was hilarious.

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      I might laugh at myself when I'm older as well, so happy he can laugh at himself now. :) ♥ Madison

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  27. SueAugust 9, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    I want to lay on a fluffy blanket like in the first photo, it's beautiful. One thing about being a mom who worked out of the home was missing special tummy time; priceless!

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    1. Growing Up MadisonAugust 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      So sorry you missed out on your tummy time with your little one but I hope you got some pictures to commemorate the time. :) ♥ Madison

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