The flexed position of your baby's limbs is also the focus during early tummy time.
Not exact matches
Positions that put the
baby's legs in either a straight dangling, straight confined, hyper -
flexed or overly spread
position are unnatural and pose risks to the development
of the hip and alignment
of the developing spine.»
Experts recommend swaddling
baby in a natural
position with elbows, knees and hips
flexed for proper joint development, and with
baby's hands within reach
of mouth so
baby can suck on his or her fingers to self - console.
Engaging in tummy time on the floor encourages
babies to unfold and extend, which is opposite
of their intrauterine,
flexed position.
For me, tummy time is about being with
baby in a way that is contributing to his or her natural method
of developing, transitioning from a
flexed, womb - like
position to an extended, opened up
position.
Consider the number
of months
babies have spent in the fetal
position with their hips
flexed.