Tummy time is needed because it prevents flat spots on the back of your baby's head & early on helps your baby develop muscle strength (shoulder and neck). All that supports motor skill development. Start as soon as possible but slowly. High contrast cards help, see our sustainable and safe Genius Box toy subscription.
Why is it needed and when should I start is often asked. We thought it might be helpful to summarise the views by our Little Genius team and our experts in this blog post. Check it out!
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