You know tummy time is important, but every time you lay your baby down on their belly:
They immediately face-plant, fuss, or scream.
You feel guilty, stressed, and frustrated watching them struggle.
You’re left wondering if they’re getting enough floor time to meet their milestones.
You don't have to just plop your baby down and hope for the best.
When a baby resists tummy time, it’s usually not because they’re stubborn or lazy, it is because their body is feeling tension, weakness, or poor positioning. With exercises taught by a pediatric physical therapist, you can ease their discomfort and make tummy time an enjoyable bonding routine.
Learn about tummy time timings and what to expect from this course.
The 12-Stretch Tummy Time Warm-Up
We don't just plop your baby on their belly and hope for the best. You will learn a sequence of 12 gentle stretches designed to ease body tension and unlock the exact mobility your baby needs to lift their head comfortably and enjoy floor play without the struggle.
Before a baby ever rolls their body, they roll their eyes. Visual tracking is actually your baby’s very first experience with rotational movement, serving as the neurological foundation for total-body mobility and communication. Practicing eye tracking before tummy time centers their nervous system and primes them for floor play.
Learn how to guide your baby through their very first transitional movement. You’ll discover how rolling unlocks full-body mobility, teaches essential weight shifting, and gives your baby the ultimate "escape route" to turn over independently when they need a break.
When it comes to tummy time, positioning is everything. If a baby’s alignment is off, floor play becomes significantly more exhausting and frustrating. In this module, we break down what correct tummy time posture looks like, how to prevent asymmetry, and how to help your baby transition from their elbows to extended arms.
Holding that heavy head up against gravity is the ultimate workout for a young baby. When their neck muscles fatigue, they often give up and face-plant into the floor. In this module, you will learn the hands-on pediatric PT handling technique designed to give your baby the exact touch of support they need to sustain tummy time without the struggle.
It is incredibly common for babies to lean or tip to one side during tummy time. This section breaks down why achieving midline alignment is a crucial milestone for balanced muscle development. You will learn how to spot a persistent lean and how help your baby find their center.
This section explores the vital role of eye tracking while on the belly. Discover how holding and moving toys in your baby's line of sight strengthens their neck orientation, builds depth perception, and connects their visual system to their core muscles.
You will walk away knowing exactly how to physically support your baby during play so they can enjoy their toys today while building the strength to play completely independently tomorrow.
Endurance is built on positive repetition, not exhaustion. By spreading sessions throughout the day and mixing active toy tracking with strategic propped breaks, you help your baby build real physical stamina completely tear-free.
List of my favorite toys for tummy time!
Tummy time on the ball changes the rules of engagement. For babies 3 months and up who resist the floor, the combination of reduced gravity, motion, and direct face-to-face contact with you makes floor play feel like a fun, interactive game rather than a chore.
If your baby starts to fuss, you don't have to give up, you just need to pivot! Use these pediatric PT-approved strategies to troubleshoot the tears and turn things around.
Not at all! The moment you purchase a milestone course, you get immediate, lifetime access to the complete digital dashboard. There is zero scheduling required for the courses—you can log in and start watching the follow-along video exercises at 2:00 AM or during naptime.
Every course is entirely video-based and built for busy parents. The lessons are broken down into short, bite-sized videos. They feature real physical therapy frameworks and specific developmental exercises that you can watch on your phone and practice face-to-face with your baby right on the play mat.
Yes, and this is exactly what I highly recommend! You can start learning the frameworks instantly via the digital courses and schedule a 1:1 virtual consultation whenever you want a personalized clinical eye on your baby's progress. Even better: all course community members receive a special discounted rate on 1:1 coaching sessions.
Scheduling is completely automated and hassle-free. You do not need to call an office or coordinate back-and-forth emails. When you book a 1:1 virtual session, you will get instant access to my live calendar. You simply select a morning, afternoon, or evening slot that aligns with your baby's best awake window, log on via a secure video link, and get direct, personalized guidance.
These courses do not replace formal, in-person medical treatment if your baby requires individualized clinical care.
Nope! It is only a one time fee for lifetime access!
This course is perfect for any pre-crawling age (even newborns!)
If tummy time ends in tears or your baby is struggling to figure out crawling or walking, I've got you covered. Download my free troubleshooting guides to get simple, follow-along adjustments sent straight to your inbox.
Disclaimer:
Mercedes' Physical Therapy, LLC provides educational information and digital content for informational purposes only. The information, exercises, videos, and strategies contained in this online course are not intended to be, and should not be used as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Enrollment in or use of this course does not establish a provider-patient relationship between you/your child and Dr. Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela. Always seek the advice of your pediatrician regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have about your child's medical condition or physical development. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have learned in this course.
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