Tummy Time Archives — Montessori Theory

Best Tummy Time Mats & Toys: Montessori-Friendly Picks

July 23, 2026April 20, 2026 by Sophia Carter

Walk into any baby store and the tummy time section will look like a sensory explosion, flashing lights, motorized toys, foam gyms with twelve detachable pieces. Most of it is designed to look impressive on a shelf, not to serve what tummy time is actually trying to do. A baby doing tummy time does not … Read more

Tummy Time Newborns: When To Start, How Much & How To Do It

July 23, 2026April 8, 2026 by Sophia Carter

A mother and her baby practice tummy time on the floor, facing one another and making eye contact.

My daughter screamed every time I put her on her tummy for the first three weeks. I was doing it wrong, not the position, but the whole setup. Hard floor, no mirror, no context, no warning. Just: face down, good luck. The moment I understood what tummy time is actually trying to do, and how … Read more