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2023-06-26 06:58:34
When is the correct time to start tummy time for baby. Some says its after 3 months and some says after 2 months. Pls suggest
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U can start at 2months but once u r confident to handle baby....

Answered2023-06-26 07:05:27

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You can start tummy time anytime after birth. As per the age the number of minutes will increase. At 1 month it’s 1 minute 2 months 2 minutes 3 months 3 minutes. So on. But if your child is able to manage more time on tummy and enjoys it also then you can keep for longer period

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Hello,you can start tummy time…even after 1 month..but initially the duration should be very less ..like for a minute …or so …and then gradually you have to increase the duration .

Answered2023-06-26 08:06:54

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