Learning Activities

Belly Time

Summary

  • Age: 6 weeks - 3 months
  • Time: 5-10 minutes
  • Materials: none

Developmental Benefit

Gross Motor Skills

Instructions

  • Belly time is an important precursor to crawling, helps develop back muscle used in sitting, walking, and prevents flat spots from too much time on the back.
  • Lie down on the floor in front of your baby and encourage him or her to look at you.
  • Note: this game is for awake-time only, as it is still dangerous to put your baby to bed on their stomach.

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