Artificial Cranial
Deformation Info		 Cranial
Deformation Info		 Craniosynostosis
Info		 Brachycephaly
Info		 Dolichocephaly
Info		 Flat Head
Syndrome Info		 Head Shape
Info		 Mesocephaly
Info		 Normocephaly
Info		 Plagiocephaly
Info		 Scaphocephaly
Info		 Trigonocephaly
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What is Tummy Time?

What is "tummy time"?

"Play time your child spends on his/her tummy."

Why is "tummy time" important?

"It strengthens muscles and improve coordination."

From the American Academy of Pediatrics:

"...The pediatrician should continue to encourage supervised "tummy time" on firm surfaces when the infant is awake and being observed."
Source: Persing J, James H, Swanson J, Kattwinkel J. Prevention and management of positional skull deformities in infants. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine, Section on Plastic Surgery and Section on Neurological Surgery. Pediatrics 2003 Jul;112(1 Pt 1):199-202.

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Last updated: 18-Apr-2008
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