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Creating a “Yes” Play Space for Baby
Tummy Time, Walking, Crawling, Toys & Products Jennifer Gaewsky 7/3/24 Tummy Time, Walking, Crawling, Toys & Products Jennifer Gaewsky 7/3/24

Creating a “Yes” Play Space for Baby

A “yes” space is an area where your baby can freely move without the need for an adult to intervene for safety. Learn how to create a play environment that your baby can safely and freely explore.

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Why a Diaper is the Perfect Outfit for Your Baby to Move and Explore
Tummy Time, Walking, Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 6/20/23 Tummy Time, Walking, Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 6/20/23

Why a Diaper is the Perfect Outfit for Your Baby to Move and Explore

Discover the surprising benefits of dressing your baby in just a diaper for their gross motor development.

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Encouraging Crawling: Building a Pillow Mountain
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 5/10/23 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 5/10/23

Encouraging Crawling: Building a Pillow Mountain

If your baby is skipping crawling and going right into pulling to stand and cruising… here’s a way to encourage crawling.

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Introducing Stair Climbing for Baby's Development
Crawling, Pull to Stand Jennifer Gaewsky 5/10/23 Crawling, Pull to Stand Jennifer Gaewsky 5/10/23

Introducing Stair Climbing for Baby's Development

Crawling up stairs prepares babies for pulling up to kneeling and eventually pulling up to stand.

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What If Your Baby Skips Crawling?
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 1/8/23 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 1/8/23

What If Your Baby Skips Crawling?

If your baby begins walking before crawling, they can still reap some of the benefits by getting back down on the floor and crawling while playing.

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Creating an Optimal Crawling Environment
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 1/8/23 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 1/8/23

Creating an Optimal Crawling Environment

How to help your baby learn to crawl by creating an ideal crawling environment. Learn effective strategies to add height and distance to their play area, stimulating exploration, problem-solving, and motor skills.

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How Babies Develop Awareness of Heights
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 9/20/22 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 9/20/22

How Babies Develop Awareness of Heights

Uncover how your baby develops an awareness of heights through crawling. Learn practical tips for promoting your baby's development by introducing safe heights to crawl over.

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Why Do Babies Push Backward Before Crawling Forward?
Tummy Time, Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 6/8/22 Tummy Time, Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 6/8/22

Why Do Babies Push Backward Before Crawling Forward?

Baby going backward instead of forward when crawling? You're not alone! This normal developmental phase builds strength. Get tips for encouraging forward crawling.

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Why Do Babies Bear Walk?
Standing Up, Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 6/8/22 Standing Up, Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 6/8/22

Why Do Babies Bear Walk?

Baby bear walking on hands and feet? This adorable milestone help baby prepare for standing. Learn why it happens and how to support this normal development stage.

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Encouraging Your Baby's Mobility on the Floor With Pool Noodles
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 3/21/22 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 3/21/22

Encouraging Your Baby's Mobility on the Floor With Pool Noodles

Make a mini baby conveyor belt.

3.16.2022

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Demonstrate Crawling
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 2/18/22 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 2/18/22

Demonstrate Crawling

Baby see, baby do. Don’t underestimate the power of demonstration.

2.2.2022

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One Toy At A Time
Crawling, Rolling, Toys & Products Jennifer Gaewsky 12/28/21 Crawling, Rolling, Toys & Products Jennifer Gaewsky 12/28/21

One Toy At A Time

Make the most of your baby’s new toys.

12.22.2021

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What's the Best Surface for My Baby to Learn to Crawl?
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 12/6/21 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 12/6/21

What's the Best Surface for My Baby to Learn to Crawl?

Carpet is the ideal surface for learning to crawl, but you can create perfect practice conditions on any floor using yoga mats and letting your baby go barefoot.

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Between Army Crawling and Hands & Knees Crawling
Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 12/5/21 Crawling Jennifer Gaewsky 12/5/21

Between Army Crawling and Hands & Knees Crawling

An idea to help your baby start getting up onto their hands and knees for crawling.

9.22.2021

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