Posted @withregram • @jessahlum -- another of my fabulous ISE colleagues! If your baby sleeps on their back (which is the current standard for safe infant sleep)... Please Please Please ensure you are balancing that out with lots of tummy-to-play. Everyone loves to make eye contact with a baby which is easiest when they are on their backs. Try getting on the baby's level (on the floor or an even higher flat surface) and make eye contact while they are on their tummy. When a baby is laid prone (on their tummy) they receive stimulation of their vagus nerve when makes them feel regulated, calm, and connected. Making eye contact stimulates their social nervous system to feel supported during the hard work of tummy play. Remember when they look away, they are signaling that they need a break. If they begin to kick a lot, try placing your hands against their feet so they can push off. You might witness something amazing happen like rolling, extending, or twisting. All of this is helpful for unwinding stress in their body, and building tolerance for hard work while in direct connection to a calm and regulated source -you! How cool is that?!!! 💬 What questions do you have about helping your baby feel calm and safe? #tummytime #tummytimemethod #baby #babytoys #motherhood #babylove #babyessentials #parenting #momlife #attachmentparenting #parenting101 #mindfulparenting #peacefulparenting #attachmenttheory #somaticpsychology #sensoryplay #stressedmom #play #momstruggle #colic #naturalparenting #tonguetie #reflux #infantsleepconsultant #beyondsleeptraining #natureandnurture #parentingcoach #virtualcoach #healthandwellnesscoach #happybaby https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDCXegHjzO/?igshid=145nwh4bx18x8
