Is “W” Sitting Bad For Baby’s Hips?
W sitting is not harmful when it's one of many positions your child uses. It doesn't cause hip dysplasia. Only address W sitting if your child uses this position almost exclusively and resists alternatives, which can indicate trunk weakness or lead to muscle imbalances. Encourage position variety through modeling and playful prompts rather than constant corrections.
How Adding Obstacles to Cruising Builds Strength and Confidence
Adding obstacles to cruising builds balance, strength, and problem-solving skills. Once your baby cruises confidently, place soft obstacles like scrunched blankets, items with edges like baking pans, or small step stools in their path. These challenges prepare babies for navigating varied terrain and build confidence for independent walking.
How Positioning Your Baby Against the Couch Encourages First Steps
Positioning your baby with their back against the couch encourages first steps by providing psychological security and partial support. Works best for babies who can stand independently but hesitate to walk.
Getting Down From Standing at the Couch
Getting down is more difficult that getting up. Behold the mini squat.
1.5.2022
Proper Highchair Posture
Learn how to optimize your baby's highchair setup for better postural control.
12.15.2021
Diapers Affect Your Baby’s Walking
But that doesn’t mean you have to stop using them!
12.8.2021
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.
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.
One Key Component of Rolling From Back to Tummy
A smaller component of rolling that you can practice with your baby.
11.3.2021
Variety of Positioning Instead of Tummy Time At-All-Costs
Tummy time is important, but…
10.27.2021
Letting Go of Furniture & Taking First Steps
My go-to tip for helping babies learn to let go of support and take first steps.
10.6.2021
How Babies Learn To Stand Up
My favorite tool for babies that are just learning to stand up on their own.
9.29.2021
Army Crawling to Hands and Knees Crawling
The transition from army crawling to hands and knees crawling typically happens between 7 to 10 months. Encourage the transition by creating obstacles like your outstretched leg for baby to crawl over, offering toys at elevated heights, and ensuring plenty of tummy time.
Learning to Sit by Falling
Learning to sit takes a lot of little falls in a safe environment.
9.15.2021
Getting Out of Sitting
A surprising tip to help your baby learn how to get out of sitting on their own.
9.8.2021
