How many days can a newborn baby lie on his tummy

The baby's growth stage is a topic that every parent pays attention to. When the baby starts to say the first word, when he learns to eat, learns to lie on his stomach, crawl, stand and walk by himself are all things that every family looks forward to and is happy about. But some babies may develop later, and some babies of the same age may be able to do things early, but she still can't learn them. So how to train the baby?

At what age can a baby lie on his tummy?

From birth.

In fact, after a healthy baby is born, if you let him lie on his stomach, he will know to turn his head to one side. This way the little guy will not let his little mouth and nose face downwards. When awake, a newborn baby can lie on his or her mother or father for a few tens of seconds to a few minutes at a time, at least once a day, as long as the baby can persist and accept it.

However, please remember that you should not let your baby sleep on you!

What are the benefits of baby lying on his stomach?

1. Lying on your stomach can promote the development of the neck and back muscles, help raise your head, and strengthen the development of the neck and upper back muscles. Strong muscles will allow your baby to roll over, sit and crawl freely.

2. When the baby is awake, lying on his stomach is beneficial to the coordinated movement of muscles throughout the body, the development of gross motor skills and small muscles, and the brain's control over motor functions.

3. When you lie on your stomach, you will see a different world, which is beneficial to visual development.

4. If the baby lies on his stomach frequently, it will help the baby's head become round and not flat.

5. If the baby lies on his stomach often, it can also relieve the symptoms of colic.

Experts advise

1. Don’t let your baby lie on his stomach right after feeding.

2. Babies under three months old should lie on their stomachs under the supervision of an adult.

3. When the baby lies on his stomach, keep the lower part of his belly smooth and flat to ensure the child's safety.

4. For babies who have any problems at birth, they need to consult a pediatrician or child health doctor before practicing tummy time in the neonatal period.

5. For premature babies, you can only start after the due date and when they are in good health.