Course Benefits

Tummy time is so important for your baby, and parents face many questions like why do it, how to do it, and what to do when your baby is just not enjoying it. Rachel Coley, MS, OT/L, answers your top questions and shares valuable information, tips, and tricks to make tummy time a happy, stress-free time.

What You’ll Learn

  • Techniques for less fussy tummy time

  • Tips to avoid flat-head syndrome

  • How to help your baby build strength for crawling

  • Alternate, easy options for tummy time

What You’ll Get

  • Bite-sized videos you can watch when (and where) it works for you

  • Downloadable Course Guides to put what you've learned into practice

  • A calm, confident, and informed approach to tummy time

Course Curriculum

We know you’re busy, so we broke the Courses down into brief videos that you can watch in any order—at your own pace—and revisit for 6 months.

Featured Lessons

Why is tummy time worth my time and effort?

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What should my baby be able to do in tummy time at different ages?

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Why is tummy time worth my time and effort?

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What should my baby be able to do in tummy time at different ages?

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Below is the full course curriculum. Open each section to view the list of lessons.

  • 1

    Before You Begin

    • Before You Begin
  • 2

    Tummy Time Basics

    • Why is tummy time worth my time and effort?

    • Why do some people say babies don't need tummy time?

    • How old should my baby be before I start doing tummy time?

    • How old should my baby be before I put them on the floor?

    • What if the floor isn't safe for tummy time?

    • How old should my baby be before I stop doing tummy time?

    • What counts as tummy time?

    • How can I make holding and carrying my baby count as tummy time?

    • What should I do when my baby cries in tummy time?

    • What should I do if my baby falls asleep in tummy time?

    • How much tummy time should my baby be doing each day?

    • What do I do if my baby only does tummy time for 1-2 minutes at a time?

    • Is it possible to do too much tummy time?

    • How am I going to fit all this tummy time into my busy days?

    • How do I get my baby's caregivers or daycare on board with tummy time?

    • What is the best way to get my baby into and out of tummy time?

    • What are the best ways to play with my baby in tummy time?

    • What should my baby be able to do in tummy time at different stages?

    • When my baby is in tummy time, what should I be doing?

    • What products can help my baby enjoy tummy time more?
  • 3

    Tummy Time Troubleshooting

    • How much help should I offer my baby in tummy time?

    • What can I do if my baby doesn't lift their head in tummy time?

    • Do I need to help reposition my baby's arms in tummy time?

    • How can I help my baby press up through straight arms in tummy time?

    • How can I teach my baby to roll?

    • How can I do tummy time with my baby who has reflux?

    • What do I do if my baby rolls out of tummy time?

    • What should I do if my baby just swims or flies arms in tummy time?

    • Why does my baby hate tummy time?

    • What if my baby never learns to tolerate tummy time?
  • 4

    Course Guides

    • Daily Tummy Time Plan

    • Tummy Time Stages

Meet Your Instructor

Rachel Coley, MS, OT/L

I’m a pediatric Occupational Therapist, writer, mom of 3 kiddos, teacher, Albert Schweitzer Fellow, early childhood advocate, and total child development nerd. My OT training and 14+ years of experience have fostered my passion for supporting whole family development—bodies, minds, and relationships. I help parents rise above “doing it right” parenting pressures to learn, play, and grow right alongside their kiddos.

Just Imagine...

Cry-Free Tummy Time

Learn how to respond to and soothe your baby as they get comfortable with tummy time.

Healthy Development

Support your baby's strength, digestion, respiration, and regulation with intentional—and approachable—tummy time.

Easy Routines

Tummy time will become an easy part of your day-to-day—and make for sweet moments of connection with your baby.

FAQ

  • When should I take this Course?

    “Baby’s Best Tummy Time” covers tummy time tips from newborn to 6 months. You don’t need to start at the exact beginning age to take advantage of the information in the Course. The Course is also a great learning resource for before your child is ready for tummy time.

  • What’s the format of the Course content?

    The Course is formatted into 30, easy-to-follow chapters with lessons that include bite-sized videos you can watch when (and where) it works for you. You can skip video to video, and go back to older content when you need a refresh. The total length of the Course is 78 minutes. You will have access to the Course for 6 months.

  • Is there a written version of the Course available?

    All Course videos include closed captioning, but we do not provide written versions of the Courses. When you sign up for a Course, you’ll receive free Course Guides that complement the video content. Think of the Guides as your “quick tips” resource that you can revisit anytime.

  • Can I download the Course videos? Are there downloadable resources?

    You will have easy access to the Course videos for 6 months with your sign-in information, but you cannot download the course videos. When you sign up for a course, you’ll receive a free downloadable Course Guide that you can reference any time.

Disclaimer: These Courses are for your informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, individualized medical, nutritional, or any other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review our Parent Courses Terms of Use for more details.