Yes, letting your baby wear just a diaper during supervised playtime is excellent for motor development. Clothing restricts movement, reduces sensory feedback, and can interfere with balance and coordination.

With a little creativity and some playful activities, you can turn shoe-wearing into an enjoyable experience for your new walker.

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

A simple and fun activity that brings your baby’s attention to their arms and legs.

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

In the beginning, consistency with tummy time is more important than duration.

These may not be designed to be toys, but babies love these kitchen items.

Effective ways to help your baby gain confidence in standing on their own. Learn how to provide semi-stable support through techniques like holding hands loosely, engaging with a book, and using a teddy bear.

Why the recommended positioning is different in a carrier vs. baby seat.

Explore the benefits of observation, trial and error, learning, and independence as you create a nurturing environment through deliberate interactions.

A strategy for avoiding interruptions and allowing valuable processing time during this exciting milestone.

Four milestone-mindsets for expectant parents to understand and support their baby's motor development. Learn how babies move to learn, the role of interactions with the environment, the importance of milestone age ranges as reference tools, and the value of seeking expert guidance.

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.

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.

Introducing soft and uneven surfaces like grass and sand can enhance your baby's walking skills, boost balance, and improve muscle strength.

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.

Discover the power of a change of scenery for your baby's development. Learn how varying their play area stimulates exploration, boosts gross motor skills, and enhances cognitive and emotional growth.

Wondering when babies start pulling up to knees? This typically happens between 8-10 months and builds the hip and core strength needed for standing and walking.

Understand the importance of safety, consider the impact on gross motor development, and weigh the benefits against possible trade-offs. Make decisions that prioritize your baby's well-being while considering your family's unique needs.

Discover the power of combining simple toys to stimulate your baby's imagination and cognitive development. Embrace open-ended play and unlock endless possibilities for exploration.