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     | March 15, 2022
    What's tummy time?

    Think of it as baby's first workout!

    How long should tummy time be

    Here's when and how to do tummy time and what to do if your baby hates it.

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    Infants have a variety of reactions to being placed face-down on the floor. Until they develop the muscles necessary to lift their heads from an awkward face-plant position, many babies hate tummy time (and squall indignantly to let you know it!).

    Others seem to love the view. And still others are indifferent, cooing happily no matter which end is up.

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