Super lightweight, this activity mat is versatile as you can put it in a triangle position or flat on the floor for tummy time to stimulate your baby. Babies should have good head control to use the seated support–they should be able to hold their own head up steady.

If you’re looking for a toy that will last, some tummy toys can attach to a stroller, while others will keep their attention for years to come, thanks to a wide age recommendation. All babies and young children need to be active, including children with a long-term condition or disability, unless their health professionals give you different advice. Investing in a subscription to Lovevery takes the guesswork out of finding developmentally appropriate baby toys. My daughter was always happily surprised when she would flip a scale back and find a cute ocean animal hiding underneath.To encourage my baby to try to lift her head and make tummy time more fun, I like to place toys in front or to the side of her. When my paediatrician suggested we start doing tummy time every day with our newborn baby, I thought it would be fun mummy-daughter interaction time.

The National Health Services (NHS) says that one of the best ways to prevent or improve plagiocephaly and torticollis is to do tummy time because it reduces time spent on the baby’s back and strengthens the baby’s neck muscles.It also leads to better development of gross motor skills, ultimately helping your baby learn to roll, grasp, eat, crawl, sit, and stand up.