David's Plagio Pages: a repositioning success

Home tricks and ideas to reposition

To reposition an older child at night

Duck tape or sew a rolled receiving blanket or a tube sock full of rice at the back of a onesie, on the side you don't want your child to rest on.  Change the size or position of the roll until it works for you.
 

Another version of that idea, made by a repo mom and grandma.
 

Tummy time tricks for babies who don't like it

-Tummy time on a big exercise ball, gently rocking baby while holding him/her
-While watching an older sibling play
-While atching the family pet
-On the changing table (for a better view of what's around, someone also suggested to do it a few minutes after each diaper change : )
-Massaging baby during tummy time
-Practice rolling over back to front, front to back
-In the bathtub with just a little bit of water when older (under very close supervision of course!)
-Using a water activity mat
-Right after a nap when baby is rested
-Not on a full tummy
-On a colorful blanket
-"Airplane" - Lie on your back on the floor and lie him against you
                   shins - head reaching your knees. Take firm hold of his arms, and lift your legs and bend them at
                   the knees.  Baby gets a great view : )
-Position his arms to help him raise his/her head
-On bright/colorful/noisy activity mat/blankets
 


When holding baby

When you hold baby make sure you don't hold him/her so that her head rest on her flat spot.  Vary the side and position you hold baby in.  Holding baby in the "burping shoulder position" is great for the head and also helps strenghten the neck muscles.

Importance of tummy time
(taken from: http://www.providence.org/oregon/programs_and_services/rehabilitation_services/infant_tummy_time.htm)

"Tummy time is so important to the motor development of an infant because it  allows him to gain head and trunk control. Motor control develops in a cephalocaudal fashion. This means a baby first gains control of his head, then his shoulders, then his abdomen, and so on, all the way to his feet. Developing head control first allows a baby to visually explore his environment. From there, he can then learn to sit up and actually move through his environment. Babies can be placed on their tummies as newborns during supervised, wakeful time. If your child was born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation,) you may need to wait until his due date to begin tummy time.
Tummy time allows a baby to push up onto her arms, and this helps with the development of stability in the shoulder girdle. This stability enables a baby to prop on one arm while reaching for a toy with the opposite arm, use her arms to crawl, pull to stand, and even helps with writing and cutting activities at a later time. From propping on her arms and lifting her head, a baby will learn to get into a quadruped, or "all four's" position. This allows a baby to learn to crawl, but also assists with the development of pelvic stability needed for standing up, walking, running, and climbing."

I have not personnaly tried all of those products or ideas, nor do I endorse them. Just wanted to share what I have heard other parents use.  Always keep in mind the risk of SIDS while making or using a home made product.