Baby’s Tummy Time
Posture Development In
Babies Using Tummy Time
Dr Brad is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre.
Last time he discussed how spinal misalignments in posture quadrant #1 (head and neck) are the result of the birth process in newborn babies.
Also recall that 65% of your baby’s neurological development takes place during the 1st 12 months of life.
So it is absolutely critical that your baby get regular chiropractic check-ups by a skilled chiropractor during this period of time to ensure proper spinal alignment.
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Tummy time is when your baby is lying face down and they begin to look up and push themselves up with their arms.
Tummy time strengthens their upper body and also allows them to master new skills such as reaching and pivoting their body.
Raising their head provides them with the visual stimuli to look around while supporting the weight of their head.
This is important for neck development.
Another very important reason why tummy time is important is because this is how your baby begins to develop their core strength which is essential for them to be able to sit then crawl then stand then walk and run.
Now a word of caution about tummy time.
Never prop your baby up on a pillow during tummy time.
This will diminish the activation of their core muscles and weaken the developmental skills necessary for initiating proper mobility patterns and spinal curve development.
We will have more very important information for you about kids and posture next time but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations in our office are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found on our home page.
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