Everybody feels happy to hold babies and cuddle them .... but make sure you don't do it at the cost of "Tummy time". It is very essential that you let your baby spends a few time on his tummy Here's our baby boy on his tummy. He seems comfortable ... but he really struggled a lot !! This position promotes trunk stability, limb cordination, and head control. That's not all....spending time on his belly encourages your baby to practice reaching and pivoting, skills that are often the precursors to crawling. Besides the physical benefits of tummy time, giving your infant playtime on his belly will minimize any flat spots on his head he may have gotten from back sleeping.
When to start ??
Introduce your baby to tummy time around the 3- to 4-month mark. At this point, she has better neck strength and control, so she's able to lift and turn her head while lying down. Start by placing her on a blanket on the floor and giving her several five- to ten-minute sessions each day.
By about 4 months, your baby should be able to lift her chest off the floor and lean on her elbows with her head upright. She may even be able to lift her arms off the floor, arch her back, and kick her feet. As your baby stretches and pushes on the floor, she may accidentally lean to one side, fall over, and roll from her belly onto her back. Don't worry; that's normal.
At 5 or 6 months, she will begin to pivot on her belly and use her arms to reach in front of her or to the sides.
When your baby learns to make his body do new things, he feels a sense of accomplishment. This gives him the confidence to try new skills as he grows and his coordination improves. Isn't that worth all the effort ..... !!