09/10/2026
There are two reasons a baby fights tummy time. One is completely normal, they just need more time to build strength. The other is tension within the body that makes tummy time more uncomfortable than it should be, and that one is far more common than most parents realize.
When there is tension built up in a baby’s body, lifting their head and pushing up is hard work that doesn’t feel good. So they protest, we assume they just hate tummy time, and we stop trying. But the tension is still there, and it can keep their little nervous system on high alert instead of calm.
The gentle care we provide for babies can identify this kind of tension quickly. And once it’s released, tummy time often looks completely different within the same week.
If your baby has been fighting it, contact our office to see how we can help support their body.
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