When to do tummy time

Question

My baby is 5 days old, is it ok to start on tummy time ? If yes, whens the best time ? He’s feeding on 3 hourly, and most of the time he would just sleep after feeding.For this when’s the best timing to do the tummy time ? In between feeding? #FTM #firstbaby

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes it is ok, but not too long duration. We usually tummy time our baby min 1 hour after feeding just so he doesn’t puke out his milk. Some does before feeding but my baby gets cranky before feeding time and doesn’t cooperate. So depends on your baby as well

Anonymous · Answer

I started since day 1 (in hospital). Most people would do it 1-1.5 hours after feeding or when baby wakes up. I personally do tummy time 30-45 mins after baby feeds because she will self burp while on tummy time (if I burp her after feeding, she won’t burp). I will also do tummy time after shower/wipe down before bed.