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Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
E 22: Tummy Time & Supervised Tummy Naps: What’s Actually Safe for Babies?
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Confused about tummy time? Worried about tummy naps after scary headlines or conflicting advice online?
In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explains what tummy time actually is, why it matters for your baby’s development, and how supervised daytime tummy naps may fit safely into your routine.
After recent conversations around infant sleep safety, many parents feel frightened and unsure about what’s safe, especially when it comes to newborn tummy time and contact naps.
This episode gives you clear, practical guidance without the overwhelm.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why tummy time matters for baby development, strength, and milestones
✔️ How tummy time affects head shape and flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly)
✔️ Why many babies hate tummy time, and how to make it easier
✔️ What counts as tummy time (it’s more than just floor time)
✔️ The safest ways to start tummy time from day one
✔️ How to create a safe tummy time space
✔️ The difference between night sleep and supervised daytime naps
✔️ What supervised daytime tummy naps mean and the conditions required for safety
Key reminder from this episode:
Overnight sleep = always on their back in a clear cot.
Daytime tummy time = supervised, safe space, clear airway.
This episode is designed to help parents feel calm, confident and informed especially if tummy time has been stressful or confusing.
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