Is tummy time a must? My 4 week old hates it.

Tummy time is beneficial to your baby in helping to develop strong head, neck and shoulder muscles, which will help him/her accomplish developmental milestones like sitting and crawling. It can also help prevent the back of your baby’s head from becoming flat and a chance to experience a different position. Like was Roshini mentioned, it is unlikely that any baby will enjoy it because it is hard work for him/her to keep his/her head up. However, given the benefits, even if it is just one to two minutes of a day, having tummy time is recommended. Some safety issues to take note of: - make sure your baby is on a low, solid surface (reduces the risk of rolling off of a couch or bed) - do not leave your baby unattended - switch your baby back to his/her back once your baby gets drowsy Here’s a useful link with tips on how to make tummy time more comfortable for your baby: http://www.babycenter.com/0_tummy-time-how-to-help-your-baby-get-comfortable-on-his-bell_1439985.bc