Beyond Function moved on June 1, 2021. Please be aware that navigation apps for our new location can be inaccurate. Please check before you go to make sure you are headed to the right place! We are located near K-7 and College in NW Olathe.
11032 S Green Rd Olathe, Kansas 66061Having a new baby at home is a life changing and momentous experience! Whether it is your first time or not, your experience will be unique, because every baby is different, just as every parent is unique and exceptional. Working in pediatric occupational therapy, with a specialty in the birth-to-age-three Early Intervention population for nearly 20 years, I have had countless opportunities to learn along with new and experienced parents, the how, when and why of “tummy time”. There is a lot of advice to be heard out there, as we all know, and people want to share their experiences. All that advice can be conflicting and overwhelming for new parents and care-givers. Yes, tummy time is important for many reasons, and if the baby likes tummy time that’s great! But what if tummy time is uncomfortable or even “unbearable” for your baby? Here are a few tips that can help you along the way:
More questions about tummy time? Click here for a free tip sheet from AOTA, or get in touch with a pediatric OT. It is natural to want to avoid doing what makes your baby upset, but your baby does not necessarily have to miss out on this important developmental milestone. More help is available. It is never too early or too late to reach out if your child is not loving tummy time or is not reaching expected developmental milestones.