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| Touch Down! |
We've really been focusing on "Tummy Time" lately. Tillman really hates it, and boy, does he get mad after about 5 minutes into it. Nick was told about a study done at Purdue University on a child's "symmetric tonic neck reflex," and Nick being a Boilermaker, of course, considers the study "the letter of the law." (The proud graduate he is :-)). The results of the study (another article) say that if a child learns to crawl late/don't crawl enough or walking before crawling, they are more likely to have ADHD or symptoms of ADHD (This article refers to the research, but doesn't talk about the study directly.).
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| Hey mom, you're blocking the TV! |
Like all parents, we want to "mold" our child to be as "perfect" as possible (normal is ok too), so Nick has been reading how to prepare children for crawling. The main way is to strength their arm, neck and core muscle. There are several techniques they suggest, such as putting a rolled towel under their chest, using one of tummy time mats with a platform, and putting something in front of them that they can grab or that interest them.
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| Mom, you make a better door than a window! |
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| Typical Male...glued to football |
Children aren't supposed to crawl until 6-8 months, so we got a little while to see when he'll be waring (wearing ?) holes in the knees of his jeans.
Moms out there-How long and how many times a day did you do Tummy Time with your children?
1 comment:
When I get home in the evenings I put Lance on the floor on his play mat on his back and when he is tried of that I then switch him to his tummy. The doctor told me last week at his 4 month appointment to make sure you give him enough tummy time. I do not time it. He gets very fussy after about 5 minutes. But he sleeps on his stomach so in the mornings he is on his tummy a lot more. He can turn from his tummy to his back. The doctor said that way is easier for them. The back to tummy will come later. So do not fret he will be a very smart little boy.
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