I’m often asked whether this bum-lifting movement during tummy time, before a baby can actively roll from back to tummy, means the baby is practicing crawling early. The answer is no. When a baby does this, it’s a compensation because they are struggling with tummy time and haven’t yet mastered the so-called “support points.” This means the baby is unable to properly bear their body weight on their arms, maintaining contact with the floor using the inner sides of both elbows and the pubic bone a

1.1K views · 12 reactions | Tummy time is a great way to encourage your baby to get moving and start building the strong muscles in their upper body that they will need to control their head, roll over and crawl. | BabyCentre | Facebook

55 reactions · 38 shares | Make movement and play part of #TummyTime to help baby learn and develop! Place baby in the Tummy Down Carry (Football Hold) position and use action words to describe these fun moves. This activity helps improve baby's core strength and develops their early communication skills. Ideal for newborns 12+ weeks old. ➡️ Play more newborn games: https://pathways.org/growth-development/0-3-months/games/ | Pathways.org | Facebook