Doesn't like being on his tummy

[Lady-bug]

I need some suggestions. DS doesn't like being on his tummy. The longest I can keep him on his tummy is about 5 mins. I have him 'proped' up on a tri-pillow as if I put him straight onto the floor on his tummy he cries.

Any suggestions on how I could keep him there longer without tears??

[sneakysparkle]

My CHN suggested putting a rolled up tea towel underneath DD's chest and that helped heaps!

[~breeze~]

I wouldn't worry too much, he's still only very new
5 mins at a time is a really good start just so you know. My DD would scream as soon as I put her down on her tummy so she didnt get much tummy time at all but wasn't delayed in sitting up, crawling, walking etc

The only thing I can think of at the moment (having a mental blank right now!) is to lay down on your tummy infront of him & talk to him so he can hear your voice there & it will encourage him to lift his head too.

I hope that helps.

[mountain mummy]

Like Danielle said, he is still only new and 5 mins is a great start! My DS is 5.5months and STILL hates being on his tummy! With my others, they liked it if I put toys on front of them, it kept them amused and less aware of being on their tummy!!

[Beach Mama]

5 mins is great hun! James lasts about 2! Izzy was the same but I jsut persist and put him on his belly for as long as he will allow a few times a day. I've been a bit slack =- with Izzy I didn't have to worry about someone stepping on her and smothering her with love so I need to do it more frequently but you will probably find as he gets older he will like it more and more. Also once they are more aware I found that putting a toy or soft cloth book in front of them helps distract and keep their attention. You are doing a great job!

[Karina]

My daughter absolutely hated it too! So all we could do was small bursts of tummy time. She was able to roll over and pull herself up and all that jazz at the "normal" time that a baby should be able to do those things. I also found it helped a little bit if I got down on the floor as well and talked to her, or if I put her down on my bed and I sat on the floor so my face was level with her face and she could see me.

[rustygirl]

Don't put him on his tummy at all!! Don't do it until he can fully hold his head up and can put himself there by rolling over. Babies DON'T need "Tummy time" to make their necks stronger. The human body does that by itself. I looked back on video of my son (on his tummy) at the same age as your baby and was horrified. He was NOT comfortable he was crying all the time and kept hitting his poor little face on the floor(playmat or padded blanket) I definatly WON'T be putting my second baby on his/her tummy until she/he does it by rolling over!!!