HOW? Gently and comfortably keeps child in prone position to facilitate valuable tummy time, while at the same time allowing freedom to move about on tummy unimpeded.
- Eliminates rolling
- Encourages upper extremity and core muscle exercise
- Helps child progress to four-point position and crawling
WHO?Any child with resistance to tummy time who is falling behind on gross and fine motor development, (and thus not progressing toward meeting important milestones like crawling.) Certain conditions might especially predispose a child to this, including (but not limited to):
- developmental delays
- medical/health problems
- decreased muscle tone
- increased muscle tone
- cerebral palsy
- premature birth
- torticollis
MORE DETAILS, PLEASE? - Does not interfere with any extremity range of motion - Made of soft fleece material with nonskid liner
- Wraps around child's torso and attaches with velcro - Light weight (11 oz) and machine washable
- Anti-roll bar ~22 inches in length & detaches (for washing of wrap)
Inside view, showing nonskid liner and velcro straps
Outside view, showing underside of wrap
Outside view, showing bar that rests across child's back
A wonderful tool that helps overcome the frustrating tummy time battles!! Designed to keep *supervised* infants and children on their tummies (while on the floor) during periods of time when they are alert and active.