Tummy Time---How Long After Feedings?

[Patches]

How long do you wait to put an infant on their tummy after a feeding? I have my own general time frame that I go by, but I'm just curious what everyone else does?

[Blackcat31]

Once they get a good burb out of them, I have no qualms about putting them on their tummies.....unless I know they have issues with digestion/throwing up.

[Heidi]

I didn't answer because there is no rhyme-or-reason. I just do it periodically when they are in an otherwise happy mood.

[blandino]

I didn't answer because there is no rhyme-or-reason. I just do it periodically when they are in an otherwise happy mood.

I do the same. No rhyme or reason, just lots of tummy time.

[Brooksie]

I do tummy time no sooner than 15 min after a big feeding. My daughter had reflux and (at that age an undiagnosed) milk and soy allergy, so I just got in the habit of waiting a bit longer after meals. I do find that they enjoy it less with a super full tummy and will most likely spit up a little bit if laid down right after. Not that it's a big deal with a kid without digestion issues..

[Heidi]

My son (now 22) had neonatal siezures, slept on his tummy (recommended at the time), and usually went to bed with a full belly (after a burp). I guess I've still never thought about it.

My back-sleeping dc babies hate belly time, so I dont' torture them too much. Short periods...fuss...I help them back on their back. Repeat, repeat thoughout the day.

[Hazel]

I have a 4month old DCG right now and it doesn't seem to matter how long I wait, she ALWAYS spits up on her blanket during tummy time. She is also transitioning from breast milk to formula and has a bit more than her normal tummy issues.

[Unregistered]

Tummy Time

It really depends on the baby, but there really is no standard for waiting after feeding. I often put my baby right on my chest with tummy to tummy or looking over my shoulder right after eating to get a burp, then we often stay there until time for diaper change and then naked tummy time play. I put my baby tummy down every time I put him down. No infant seats, swings, chairs, etc. Just a great floortime mat. When he fusses, I'll modify first to try and make it a happy time, but after 2-3 modifications, I usually roll him to his side where he is happy to stay and then on back. We move back and forth tummy to back all the time to keep him interested and happy.
Babies with reflux usually do better if there is no direct pressure on belly and if they are on a slight incline, such as placing across your lap with your legs slightly apart and one leg raised up to allow some room for belly and for head to be above hips.
Goal is happy tummy time as position of choice...trying to shoot for 90 min/day by time baby is 3 months.

[frgsonmysox]

I don't do any forced tummy time. Most kids hate it, and never did it with any of my kids, or my friends did it with theirs. They all met milestones fine. I see no reason for tummy time.

[KnoxMom]

I'd give a good 20 minutes. No need to do it right after eating. Otherwise, as often as is comfortable; baby will let you know when he/she has had enough!