Tummy Time by Age | What to Look for at 2 Weeks

Tummy Time can start as soon as Baby is born, but you don’t have to start on the floor! At 2 weeks, Tummy Time is short and sweet, often just a minute or two at a time. The goal is to get Baby comfortable in this position so they can work up to Tummy Time on the floor. There are many great newborn Tummy Time positions to help Baby practice! Use the skills below to check in on Baby’s progress during Tummy Time. Aim to do Tummy Time when Baby is happy and alert, and avoid doing it right after feeding. Tummy Time Skills at 2 Weeks: • Spends time in Tummy to Tummy, Tummy Down Carry, and Lap Soothe positions • Lifts head briefly to clear nose from the surface • Attempts Tummy Time on the floor Tip for Tummy Time at 2 Weeks: Start by placing Baby on your chest while you're reclined. The lower you go, the more of a workout Baby gets! Doing daily Tummy Time helps Baby develop the strength and skills needed to meet future milestones. Get our free app to track Baby’s Tummy Time, milestones, and abilities all in one place! Download here: https://pathways.org/mobile-app 📹 How, When, and Where to Start Tummy Time with a Newborn | Pediatric Therapist Approved Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQfuBFwVZ5E 🏠 Visit Pathways.org for more FREE resources: https://www.pathways.org 👶 Download our FREE, award-winning mobile app, featuring important milestones to keep Baby on track: https://pathways.org/mobile-app 🔗 Why Tummy Time is Important for Baby’s Head and Neck Strength: https://pathways.org/tummy-time-head-neck-strength 📧 Stay in the know! Keep up with our latest FREE materials by signing up for our weekly email newsletter: https://pathways.org/sign-up/ ___ 👪 ABOUT PATHWAYS.ORG Pathways.org is a non-profit organization that provides free, trusted resources so that every parent is fully empowered to support their child’s development. Our milestones are from Center for Disease Control (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) materials. Our resources are developed with and approved by expert pediatric physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. ___ 👋 COME JOIN US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PathwaysDotOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathwaysorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathwaysorg Twitter: https://twitter.com/PathwaysOrg ___ #TummyTime #newborndevelopment #2weeksold #infantmotorskills #earlydevelopment #newparents ___ 00:00 Intro 00:20 Tummy Time skills at 2 weeks 00:46 Newborn Tummy Time positions 01:22 Tummy Time tip 01:42 2 week skills overview 01:49 Outro ___ Copyright © 2025 Pathways Foundation All materials including videos are provided at no cost; no fees or charges may be associated with any of the Pathways.org materials without prior written approval.