From the moment parents bring their newborns home from the hospital, they are encouraged to introduce their babies to “tummy time” in small increments on a daily basis. The theory behind tummy time is that it strengthens babies’ neck and shoulder muscles so that they can perform much bigger tasks only a few months later, including sitting, crawling, and walking. It also helps to prevent flat spots on the back of infants’ heads. The learning curve to early parenthood can be steep but we are here to help with your baby’s tummy time needs!