Tummy time is more than just your baby’s first chance at strengthening their neck and back muscles – this crucial exercise is necessary for motor, visual, and sensory development. Tummy time toys can encourage and entertain children during this time and get them to practice longer and longer each day.
Our Three Favorite Tummy Time Toys:
- Skip Hop Double Play Reversible Playmat – Vibrant Village
- Light-Up Baby Ball Grab n’ Glow
- Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar
Once you have the right toys and supplies, you can look to establish a progressive tummy time routine.
Playmats and Posture
Playmats are an easy way to encourage tummy time. When shopping for the right playmat, look for ones that are soft to keep the baby comfortable and a colorful pattern or design to hold their attention while in posture. We love the Skip Hop Playmat for tummy time and playtime for the following reasons:
- Jumbo-sized
- Waterproof
- Wipes clean
- Easy to roll up and put away
This foam playmat is comfortable, functional, and stylish with a design that encourages shape and color recognition. It is an infant essential with a reversible pattern that is neutral and can fit any modern home decor.
Easy-to-Grab Glow Ball
While your baby is working to strengthen their muscles during tummy time, they may need some encouragement to stay put. The Grab n’ Glow ball is not your ordinary play ball—it’s soft and squishy for small baby hands to play with and grab. While your baby is practicing tummy time, they will want to reach out for the ball to grab it, which will help with hand-eye coordination.
This ball does more than encourage tummy time. It can also be used as a sensory activity because it contains a rattle and light. With a little shake, the ball’s light is activated and ready for endless fun.
When your baby grows out of tummy time, the ball can be used for play as an indoor ball to toss, roll, and chase around.
Interactive Light Bar
Baby Einstein’s Glow & Discover Light Bar is a fun, interactive toy that will keep your baby engaged and interested during tummy time. The light bar has three different modes: animals, colors, and xylophone. Your baby can activate the bar with a touch of brightly colored buttons or a light spin of the rattle drum. Like the light-up, rattle ball, the light bar’s sensory features also improve child development.
Your Developing Child
Whether at home or in daycare, there are plenty of other activities that can engage your child in learning and development. From interactions with other children to interactive toys, each day is an opportunity for your growing child to work on their motor, sensory, and other skills necessary for development. Tummy time and play are a great way to help your child reach developmental milestones. With fun toys and playmats to encourage more time on their belly, your child will strengthen the muscles they need to hold themselves up and, eventually, begin crawling.