Tummy Time • Switch up Sleeping Direction • Use Toys to Turn Head • Use a Tortle
Tummy Time
During playtime, make sure your baby gets plenty of “tummy time.” A baby should spend at least 30–60 minutes a day on their tummy (more is better), and always under supervision. This gives your baby’s head a rest, and encourages the use of arm, leg, and neck muscles, helping to strengthen them.
Switch up Sleeping Directions
Infants should be placed on their back when sleeping. Change up your baby’s sleeping position by alternating their direction in the crib. For example, place your baby’s head at the top of the crib one night and toward the bottom the next. This change encourages them to turn their head in different directions to avoid resting in the same position all the time. The crib can also be moved near a window, as babies are attracted to light and will try to move their heads toward it.
Use Toys to Turn Baby’s Head
Place a mobile on the side of the crib or playpen, as the movement and sound encourages your baby to look in that direction. Alternate the side and position of this mobile to keep your baby’s head and neck actively moving.
Try a Tortle!
