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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

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#asktheexpert I didn't do tummy time for the first 3 months and now my baby isn't being able to lift his head while on his tummy yet, while he can hold his head up and put weight on his legs to stand. pls advise if tummy time now will help build the back and arm muscles?

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl4 years ago

A. But Technically the tummy time is supposed to be given after three months only that’s the right time now your child will learn to hold his head properly and that way your child would be more comfortable your child will learn to roll around also now this is the right time and also you cannot make your child stand not even for a second even with support or anything so please make sure that you do not do all these things it could be risky for the child because

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