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Tummy time
My newborn is 12 days old. His umbilical cord stump has fallen off however the umbilicus has not dried up completely. Can I introduce tummy time and what I should keep in mind while doing so?
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can start. Better after 1 month.
Adult supervision must.
Face turned to right or left.
Without diapers.
Before feed.
Preferably before bath too.
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly have a teleconsultation with Paediatrician.
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