Tummy time milestones by month
For a clear idea of positions and movements your baby may try from the earliest days of tummy time to the last, check out this illustrated month-by-month tummy time guide.
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- 37 - 39 Months
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- 12 - 48 Months
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- 46 - 48 Months
- 43 - 45 Months
- 0 - 12 Weeks
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- 18 - 48 Months+
- 0 - 12 Months
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