You want to make sure the top of the diaper lays
flat against the tummy.
Not exact matches
A greater incline will be more comfortable for a baby who is just beginning
tummy time (kind of like being held up
against an adult's shoulder as a newborn), whereas a more
flat position right on top of the ball will be more challenging and appropriate for babies who are further along in the process and more comfortable being on their
tummies.
«If your baby gets too frustrated laying
flat, try rolling a blanket or towel into a firm log shape, then place baby in a kneeling position with his
tummy right up
against the bolster and his forearms resting on the top at chest level,» she says.
For the chest and
tummy, place both hands
flat against the center of your baby's body, then spread them gently to the sides, as if flattening the pages of a book.
Your baby's nose and chin should touch your breast, her
tummy should be
flat against your stomach, and her legs should be wrapped around your waist.
Baby can lay
flat and look at a hanging mirror and several toys, or use the bolster pillow for
tummy time and prop the mirror
against one of the arch arms.
The shoulder belt should lie snugly across the shoulder, not the neck; the lap belt should fit across the upper thighs, not the
tummy; and she should be able to place her feet
flat on the car floor while sitting back
against the seat.