A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics has found that babies who engage in regular tummy time during infancy show improved motor skills and cognitive development later in childhood. Researchers followed 500 children from birth to age 5 and discovered that those who had consistent tummy time sessions in their first year scored higher on developmental assessments at ages 2, 3, and 5. This underscores the importance of incorporating tummy time into your baby’s daily routine using a well-designed tummy time mat.