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Yakking about... Baby
Our mothers used to put us on the stomach to sleep. In fact, pediatricians recommended it, since it was thought the best way to avoid aspiration from food in case of spit-up. It wasn't until 1992 in the US and 1993 in Canada when the Academy of Pediatrics introduced the "back to sleep" campaign, saying that the safest position for babies to sleep is on their backs in the first year. Infants sleeping on their stomachs get less oxygen and are rebreathing air from the area around them leading to SIDS. It was probably not the only reason for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) but it was cause enough to make the recommendation. Since the "back to sleep" campaign started, SIDS has decreased by 50 percent each year. But, as with any good cause, something always gives. In this case it was the reduced time babies spend on their tummies, so let's put the spotlight back on it.
Before the "back to sleep" campaign, babies spent so much time on their tummies that they got sufficient practice of all their muscles and gross motor development moved at a pretty good speed. Not so much anymore. So when the baby is awake, make sure you give her enough time on her tummy, to flex all those muscles, to kick and later on roll back and forth, and eventually to crawl, sit, stand and walk. It is this muscular development - of the neck, shoulder and back muscles - that is the greatest benefit of tummy time.
Another great plus of tummy time for babies is the sensory development. They see the world in a different light from their tummies. Of course, the need for better balance and coordination, and strengthening of the trunk and head make it for an easier time, so the more they practice, the more comfortable they will get on their tummies. Soon they start grasping objects nearby, and reaching and holding things is yet another developmental step.
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