Benefits of Tummy Time
The video above goes into detail about how tummy time truly helps the growing infant. Toys like the one to the left (Tiny Love Frog Pillow & Mat) are specifically designed to help the baby build their muscles and able them to hold themselves up on their own.
Tummy time is indirectly related to SIDS because of the style of sleep that babies undergo to prevent sudden death. The baby sleeps for a majority of each day and is constantly lying on their back, which does not require much effort. Tummy time is a perfect way to start building those muscles that aren't being used during the night. The idea is to have small supervised tummy time opportunities through out the day to counteract all of the laying down and being supported the baby encounters. Without tummy time, infants could potentially lack the muscles to support themselves and in turn impede their own growth process. Tummy time is also a great way to spend some quality time with your baby!