Coudray Institute — Allaitement — Consultations Formation — Tummy Time

"Well, you know, there's always the internet, isn't there?"

Well, during my training I went on the Internet; and you can find everything there (and often there is a lack of the framework which would allow to make the things safely and adapted)

I even got inspired by what I found there, in my “video assignments” (understand in my homework and exams to get my certification)

The mere fact of reading “lay your baby on his stomach on the ground” “put the baby on the floor”, okay.... well depending on his or her age, there's a good chance your baby will complain, but like... seriously!

So, parents who have laid their newborn on his/her stomach on the floor, and who have clearly seen that their little wonder was not happy at all, conclude: ah well my baby doesn't like it; they can also conclude that Tummy Time is cr... ( sorry: not up to the mark and disappointing, really subpar!)

And you can find plenty of articles stating that (young) babies don't like Tummy Time at all and that you have to “wait”, that you have to let babies develop at their own pace ( in short “down with Tummy Time” )

So what are the advantages of using the services of a certified Tummy Time Method instructor?

@ ABOUT being a certified Tummy Time instructor

The expertise of a certified Tummy Time instructor offers much more than just generic guidelines

The instructor personalizes the experience based on your child's age and motor development stage. You won't find universal solutions here. Instead, the instructor guides you with adapted activities, offering an approach that facilitates your baby's natural development. Forget the idea of simply “putting” the infant on her or his belly. The real Tummy Time Method intelligently adapts, to encourage each step of your child's motor journey.

Bienvenue en Tummy Time

Un exemple de Tummy Time

@ ABOUT being a certified Tummy Time instructor

The Safety of Certified Accompaniment

With a certified Tummy Time instructor, you and your child are in good hands. Safety is a priority. You are not at risk of making mistakes by following inappropriate advice. You will learn to avoid risks associated with incorrect or insufficient practice, such as cranial or facial asymmetries, oral or respiratory disorders, digestive or sleep problems, as well as delays in motor skills acquisition and reflex integration. Certification ensures that you follow safe and proven guidelines.

@ ABOUT being a certified Tummy Time instructor

A Personalized and Qualified Accompaniment

The certified Tummy Time instructor does not simply propose a set of exercises, but a tailor-made accompaniment. They recognize your specific needs and overcome your possible difficulties. It's a qualified support that evolves with you and your child, adjusting activities according to the progress made and the challenges encountered. This personalized accompaniment is invaluable, as it ensures that each Tummy Time session is adapted to your child, thus promoting healthy and balanced development.

Exemple de Tummy Time

Exemple de Tummy Time

@ ABOUT being a certified Tummy Time instructor

Compared to the Uncertainty of Unaccompanied Families

Unaccompanied families in their Tummy Time practice can find themselves in uncertainty. They risk asking their child for inappropriate activities or persisting in methods that are no longer suitable for his stage of development. This confusion can lead to unnecessary fears and difficulties, leaving the child and parents frustrated and perplexed. The absence of professional advice can lead to potentially damaging mistakes. On the other hand, a certified instructor offers a clear and secure roadmap to follow.

@ ABOUT being a certified Tummy Time instructor

Fully Enjoy the Benefits of the TummyTime™ Method

By following the TummyTime™ method under the supervision of a certified instructor, you bring to your child much more than physical exercises. This therapeutic method targets asymmetries, gestational or birth traumas, postural preferences and dysregulations of the nervous system. It promotes the development and maturation of the brain, strengthens the parent-child bond, and facilitates the integration of primitive, oral and postural reflexes. In addition, it resolves body tensions and joint restrictions. Investing in this method with a certified instructor is investing in a healthy and fulfilling future for your child.

Exemple de Tummy Time