Healthy Development Through Movement
Why is Tummy Time So Important?
Tummy time is about so much more than helping your baby learn to roll and crawl. It provides the foundation for healthy movement, posture, strength, and even feeding.
During tummy time, babies develop the neck, shoulder, jaw, and core muscles that support many everyday activities. Strong, coordinated muscles can help babies achieve a more stable feeding position, improve head and body control, and support the oral movements needed for efficient breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Tummy time also helps prevent prolonged pressure on the back of the head and encourages balanced movement as your baby grows.
We combine tummy time education to parents with an understanding of infant feeding and development. During your private session, you’ll learn age-appropriate techniques to make tummy time enjoyable, build your baby’s confidence, and easily incorporate it into your daily routine—so you can feel confident supporting your baby’s development from the very beginning.
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Infant Movement & Tummy Time Coaching
Enjoy a private, one-on-one tummy time coaching session in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're just getting started or your baby needs new challenges as they grow, you'll receive personalized guidance designed to help you feel confident supporting your baby's early movement and development.
During this private 60-minute session, you'll learn safe, age-appropriate tummy time positions, practical strategies to make tummy time more enjoyable, and simple ways to incorporate movement into your baby's everyday routine. Every session is customized to your baby's developmental stage, your family's goals, and your unique questions—giving you the confidence and skills to continue practicing long after our visit.
What To Expect From Your Movement & Tummy Time Coaching Session
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To help us personalize your instruction, you’ll receive a welcome email prior to your appointment that includes:
A parent and baby intake questionnaire to help us learn more about your baby’s age, medical history, feeding routine, and current tummy time experience.
A brief developmental questionnaire to better understand your goals, concerns, and your baby’s current abilities.
Safety information and important guidelines to help you prepare for your session.
Consent and educational service forms for review and sign.
How to Prepare
To get the most from your session, we recommend:
Scheduling your appointment during a time when your baby is typically awake and content.
Feeding your baby approximately 30–60 minutes before the session, if possible, to help minimize discomfort during tummy time.
Having a clean, open floor space available where you and your baby can comfortably practice tummy time.
Wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely with your baby.
Helpful Items to Have Available
A firm and soft play mat
A few age-appropriate toys or high-contrast cards
A few age-appropriate toys that make noise such as a baby rattle
A small rolled towel or tummy time support pillow (if available)
Burp cloths
Your baby’s favorite comfort item, if applicable
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Your private tummy time instruction session lasts approximately 60 minutes and is designed to provide parents with personalized, hands-on education in the comfort of your own home.
As a Qualified Tummy Time Instructor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), my role is to teach and coach parents on safe, age-appropriate tummy time techniques. Throughout the session, you will be the one handling and positioning your baby while I provide education, demonstration, guidance, and real-time feedback.
During your session, we will:
● Review your baby’s current tummy time routine.
● Demonstrate a variety of tummy time positions appropriate for your baby’s age and developmental stage.
● Practice proper positioning and handling techniques.
● Learn ways to make tummy time more enjoyable and less stressful for both you and your baby.
● Discuss how to safely incorporate tummy time into your daily routines.
● Answer your questions and develop a personalized tummy time plan that fits your family’s lifestyle.
Important Information
This service is an educational parent coaching session. It is not a medical evaluation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or treatment service. I do not diagnose, assess, or treat developmental or medical conditions. If I observe concerns that may benefit from further evaluation, I will recommend that you discuss them with your pediatrician or the appropriate healthcare professional.
Our goal is for you to leave feeling confident, empowered, and equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to safely and successfully incorporate tummy time into your baby’s everyday routine.
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Your learning doesn’t end when your session is over. Following your private tummy time instruction, you’ll receive a personalized follow-up email that includes digital resources to help you confidently continue practicing at home.
Your follow-up resources may include:
Tummy time handouts and instructional guides
Age-appropriate tummy time activities and progression tips
Helpful positioning techniques and play ideas
Additional educational resources to support your baby’s ongoing development
As your baby grows and reaches new developmental stages, tummy time naturally changes. Many families choose to schedule another session to learn new techniques, progress to more advanced activities, and receive guidance tailored to their baby’s current stage of development.
Our goal is to give you the knowledge, confidence, and resources you need to make tummy time a positive and enjoyable part of your baby’s everyday routine long after our session together.
Recommended Coaching Schedule
Your baby’s movement skills change rapidly during the first six months of life. As they grow, tummy time evolves too!
For the best support, we recommend scheduling tummy time instruction at key developmental stages so you can learn new techniques that match your baby’s changing abilities and milestones.
Newborn Session (Birth–6 Weeks) - Build a Strong Foundation
This introductory session focuses on safely introducing tummy time, learning comfortable positions, understanding your baby’s cues, and building confidence from the very beginning.
2–3 Month Progress Session - Strengthen & Progress
As your baby develops better head control and becomes more alert, we’ll introduce new tummy time activities, positioning techniques, and play ideas to encourage strength, endurance, and confidence.
4–5 Month Milestone Session - Supporting Rolling & Early Mobility
At this stage, your baby is becoming stronger and more active. We’ll teach age-appropriate tummy time activities that encourage reaching, pivoting, rolling, weight shifting, and continued core development.
6-Month & Beyond Session - Growing Through Movement
As your baby prepares for sitting, crawling, and exploring their world, we’ll build on previous skills with fun movement activities that continue to support strength, coordination, and healthy motor development.
Growing With Your Baby
Just as your baby outgrows clothing and reaches new milestones, their tummy time routine should grow too. Many families enjoy returning every 6–8 weeks during the first six months to learn new activities, receive personalized guidance, and ensure tummy time continues to be a positive and rewarding experience as their baby develops.
Get started today.
Take the first step toward a healthier, happier journey for you and your baby. Whether you’re seeking guidance, overcoming challenges, or enhancing your feeding experience, personalized support is just a call away. Let’s work together to create the best path for you and your family.