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Tummy time every day

Tummy time every day

Build up to 30 minutes a day, awake and watched.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • It builds neck, back and arm strength.
  • It prevents a flat head.
  • Talk and sing while you do it.
Primary Citation: WHO 24-hour movement guidelines
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming