How to Play with Your Newborn (0-3 Months)
Simple sensory play using touch, sight, and sound helps support their brain development and prepares them for future milestones, even 5-10 minutes a day makes a difference.
When to Consult a Physical Therapist For Your Baby (0-4 months)
A guide to knowing when to consult a physical therapist. 12 key developmental signs to watch for in your baby's first 4 months.
Boosting Your Baby's Language Skills During Tummy Time
Did you know language development and motor development are intricately intertwined? Combining tummy time with verbal encouragement boosts your baby's physical and language development.
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.
Are Baby Jumpers Good for My Baby's Development?
Are baby jumpers worth buying for your baby's development? As a pediatric physical therapist, I don't recommend them. They don't strengthen legs or help with walking.
Do Baby Walkers Help Babies Learn To Walk Sooner?
Learn why sit-in baby walkers might not aid in walking sooner or strengthening legs, and explore better alternatives to support your baby's motor skills and overall development.
Toy Placement For Rolling from Tummy to Back
Learn the significance of toy placement in encouraging rolling from tummy to back.
When To Give Your Baby a Break From Tummy Time
Learn how to identify when your baby needs a break from tummy time, so you can make it a positive and enjoyable experience.
Encouraging Release of Your Baby’s Grip
Learn about the grasp reflex and a simple, effective technique for encouraging the release of your baby’s grasp.
How Motor Skills Shape Language Development
Explore the fascinating connection between motor skills and language development in infants.
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.
Building Tummy Time Consistency
In the beginning, consistency with tummy time is more important than duration.
Embrace Slowness: Nurturing Baby Development Through Deliberate Interactions
Explore the benefits of observation, trial and error, learning, and independence as you create a nurturing environment through deliberate interactions.
Learn How Your Baby's Tummy Time Skills Unfold
An illustrated guide to the progression of your baby's tummy time skills during the first six months of life.
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.
How to Help Your Baby Lift Their Head During Tummy Time
Make tummy time easier for your baby with this simple towel roll technique that helps them lift their head by reducing the weight they have to work against gravity.
Embrace Nature: Enhancing Your Baby's Movement Skills Outdoors
Nature is full of sensory rich learning opportunities.
4.20.2022
When Should I Stop Using My Baby's Play Gym?
Once babies begin rolling (around 4-6 months), it's time to remove the overhead toys and create larger spaces for exploration and movement practice.
Variety of Positioning Instead of Tummy Time At-All-Costs
Tummy time is important, but…
10.27.2021