No need for tummy time?

[onthefly]

My personal theory is that that this was recommended as a (possibly unconscious) means to combat the "lying down baby" syndrome, where some babies may otherwise be left to lie in their prams or cots, without being moved around. This movement would come naturally if you hold/wear your baby etc.

[Heaven]

I never really did it. I mean, they did get tummy time, but I never did it on purpose thinking 'they better have some tummy time now' iykwim. I just put them down how I wanted if they were comfortable but mostly I was holding onto them anyway.

[zilly]

i was under the impression that holding their neck up was a natural reflex so it should be encouraged. but also agree lying on your chest and other positions help towards it too