Big babies and tummy time

Hehe sounds like a lot of us don't follow "Plunket Rules"

That is exactly what I did lizzle - Charlotte was 8lb9 and cried from day dot at tummy time. She still cries today so I dont bother.

I used to put her on my tummy and lift her arms up and make it into a game, she loved it and so did I. She isn't crawling at the moment, more shuffling, but I am not personally worried if she doesn't crawl. She is very strong in her legs and will actually walk if you hold her hands.

So I guess I would also say not to worry. Crawling comes from sitting up anyways rather than tummy time. They have to master the sitting thing first.

Have you guys been watching the repeats of nought to 5?
THey suggested tummy time on a beachball/ swiss ball and gently rolling them, that could be a more enjoyable way to have tummy time.

haleighsmum wrote: I crawled at 4month

OMG!!! I am soo glad Ella didn't crawl until 7.5 months lol

completly understand what you mean about having a full on baby so young!Mya is 5motnhs and already crawling everywhere! It is scary! lol

Mya wasnt a big baby (born 7.14pds) but hated tummy time until around 3-4months because she couldnt lift her head properly and just wanted to be looking up and around constantly. Luckily we had one of those play mats from farmers that has the blow up ring (2semi circles that velcro together) we used one half to prop her up on her tummy.It was a win win situation because she was on her tummy and she was able to look all around, rather then at the floor! So if any of you are finding yourselves in a similar situation this trick is well worth trying! She has always been one to love her feet (has been demanding to stand since she found her feet!) and this was a great way for her to kick and learn to push herself with her feet and she now has great leg muscles.As i said before she is already crawling (skills i really believe she learned while spending so much time on the ring!) but is only just getting the hang of sitting up.

Edited by Myamy

My sister never crawled, she bumshuffled, and she learnt somewhere during her Early Childhood Ed degree that crawling is crucial to spatial awareness development and co-ordination, so that has become her excuse for being clumsy

Maya was 9lb1oz, born with great head control and absolutely hated tummy time with a vengeance. She refused to roll or crawl, and at 7mths I was desperately trying to encourage her to commando creep. She finally rolled at 7 1/2 mths, and crawled just after 8, but by 10 mths she was walking unassisted and she's been on the go ever since.

The gremlins on the other hand were smallish (but not for 37 weekers!) but have always loved tummy time, and are already (at just on 3 mths) commando creeping. They both hold their heads up brilliantly, Mercedes can get up onto her knees (can't get onto her hands yet tho)and I would say it won't be long before they are away crawling. I started them on tummy time after every feed at a week old and now they have 10 minutes or so during each play period, or longer if they don't crack it. And they always spill a bit, so I try to leave it as long as possible after their feed (they have time on their backs first).

What exercises Paws? Im interested to try them on Ella G.

Oh cool thanks i have been doing those to Ella all the time without even knowing hehehe