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Tummy Time - Is it safe and useful?
We have boy baby of 7 weeks old. Can we do tummytime on my baby? Is it safe and useful? Please explain.
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Yes tummy time is essential for the baby's axial muscle development ; start with few minutes under your observation and gradually increase the time interval.
It helps to develop and strengthen the neck and back muscles also reduces gas .
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Yes
U should give tummy times every day
It will help
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Dr. Nikhil Mehrotra
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11 yrs exp
Noida
Yes definitely its necessary as adviced
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