Reminders
Hold each stretch for up to 3 minutes but start slow. Stretches should never be painful.
Select a handful of items/ toys he sees only during these 20 minute sessions to make them even more desirable and effective reinforcements.
Rocking, singing, looking in the mirror, and soothing noises help to babies tolerate the stretches.
Limit “container” use to no more than 2 waking hours. Anything that holds the baby other than a human is considered a container. The goal is to get the child to move freely on the floor or flat surface as much as possible.
Do not attempt to reposition at night. Restorative sleep is important for everyone involved.
Repositioning
Give him equal time in side-lying on his left side, tummy time and even his back
Use a rolled up towel to help him stay on his left side during side-lying.
Do the “Texas Tornado” roll using feet and ankles to stimulate the rolling movement in both directions.
Do “tummy time” in any position he will tolerate such as on your chest or on an inclined surface
Feed him in a way that he has to turn to the right to eat.
Move things in his environment to encourage right side movement, leaving no space unturned: living room, bedroom, car, floor time, etc.
Since he is with you while you are working from home, move him in a way that he has to turn to his right to look at you.
During floor time, position toys to his right side, and a little “upward” to encourage neck extension and rotation.
