a good time to start tummy time while baby is awake is soon after the umbilical cord stump has fallen off (usually within 1 to 3 weeks after birth). place baby on a firm surface (such as on a towel or blanket on the floor) and allow him to practice raising his head and pushing up on his arms and hands. if baby doesn't like it much at first try just a minute or two about twice a day. as he gets older you can work up to 10 or 15 minutes at a time a few times a day. just be sure to supervise him at all times and be careful that he doesn't roll off of a bed or a couch (the first time a baby rolls could be onto the floor).
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