What is a Tummy?

Hello, little one! Let's talk about tummies! Your tummy is the soft part of your body that's right below your chest. It's also sometimes called your belly.

What Does the Tummy Do?

Your tummy helps your body in many special ways:

• Eating: When you eat yummy food, it goes into your tummy! Your tummy is like a little bag that keeps your food safe and lets your body use it to give you energy to play!
• Digestion: After eating, your tummy helps break down the food so your body can get the good stuff out of it, like vitamins that keep you strong!
• Feeling: Sometimes you can feel funny in your tummy, like when you're hungry or full, or even when you’re excited or nervous.

Why Do We Love Our Tummies?

We love our tummies because they help us enjoy delicious meals and allow us to feel happy or even silly! When you laugh or play, sometimes you might feel giggly in your tummy! Isn’t that fun?

Taking Care of Your Tummy

To keep your tummy happy and healthy, here are some simple things to do:

• Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Play and move around a lot!

Remember, your tummy is a very special part of you, so let’s take care of it!