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]]>Your little one also starts to develop postural control, which is the basis for all movements as your baby gets bigger.
Occupational Therapist, Paula Barnard explains why tummy time is so important for your baby’s development in this Pampers YouTube video. She also shares her tips on how to get your baby used to tummy time so that it is something that he enjoys.
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]]>She suggests a few minutes of tummy time each day to help your baby develop a strong neck, strong back and strong tummy muscles – which will soon help her to crawl and walk.
Kate also advises moms to use homemade play dough for little hands to help develop fine motor skills.
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]]>Your baby is learning every day and is constantly taking in his surroundings. Be sure not to overstimulate your baby as this could lead to a fussiness which will be difficult to console.
This week, your baby will;
Have you introduced tummy time to your baby? Tummy time is important as it strengthens your baby’s neck muscles and prepares him for crawling.
Not all babies enjoy tummy time, so starting with just a few minutes per day is enough.Once baby is comfortable, you can increase the time to approximately 30 minutes per day.
Remember, baby will more willing to spend time on his tummy if you get down and engage with him.
At 10 weeks old, your baby will;
Is developing quite the personality. By now, you are probably in tune with his personality which makes it much easier to respond to his needs.
This week your baby;
Did you know that by now, your baby has grown on average approximately 2.5cm per month? This means that you are probably packing away your newborn clothes and even some of your 0-3 month outfits.
By three months your baby will;
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