[AnnBB]

I used to do a bit of tummy time with DD on the change table. I would crouch down so I was at her eye level and the gradually stand up so she would lift her neck to try to see me. I made it into a little game. I also used to lay down with her face down on my tummy/ chest. We were having cuddles but she would instinctively try to lift her head to see my face.
If he really detests it then just make sure he has a fair bit of time when he isn't laying on his back. Good luck OP.

[HollyOllyOxenfre...]

DS wasn't into it until he was about four months old, but he did spend a lot of time on my chest and DH's while we would lie back, so he got his tummy time that way. Once he could push himself up a bit using his arms he liked being on the floor, but until then it was a real struggle.

[Alacritous~Andy]

Another possible position my DS liked was for me to sit with my back against a wall, knees bent up in front of me in an arch. Then I would lay him on my shins, so his head was facing me sticking up just above my knees (I hope that makes sense).

Then I would slowly slide my feet away and back towards me (also a great time to do some pelvic floor exercises). I would sing songs to him like London Bridge is falling down etc.

Only problem is that DS is now 2 and still wants to do it!

[Alacritous~Andy]

Double post.

This post has been edited by Alacritous~Andy: 09/08/2012, 04:44 PM

[mum201]

The only tummy time we did was DS lying on DH's chest while they 'chatted'. Other than that he would not tolerate it. Did not cause any probs with head shape, head control or anything else, as DS could roll both ways at 3.5 months, could hold his head up really early and looks set to be an early walker. I think the reason he didn't suffer from weird head shape was because he was in a hug a bub for most naps. I just don't think it's really that important.

[burnlie1]

my nurse told me that tummy time should start at 6 wks, do u think so? I find is a bit hard to start that early since my bub is still too tiny and wouldnt think he will be able to turn his neck/head..so when is the best time to start?

[Ehill]

I never bothered. Both bubs hated it.

They turned out fine! No flatheads in this house!

[ausmumof2]

Holding them over your arm facing out once they are that age exercises the same muscles. FWIW I didn't do tummy time with my second two, DD was crawling by 7 months and DS is starting to crawl now at 6 months. I did wear them in a sling and carry them a lot so they got exercise for those muscles. I never heard of it being about head shape though, but again carrying them does the same thing.

[hobo_princess]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will try out the flying tummy time.
He freaks out even on our chests. Poor bubba