Share49Pin5Tweet Yes, Mommas and Papas! Crawling is important and should not be skipped! I read a discussion recently where an “expert” was arguing–adamantly– that crawling has no physiological purpose to human development and there’s… { read more }
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Skipped crawling? Help your child reap the benefits even if they’re already walking!
SharePin3TweetI hear it everywhere… “It’s OK if a baby skipped crawling.” In fact…just yesterday I heard a mom say, “well nowadays, a lot of babies skip crawling!” My response was, “that doesn’t mean it’s… { read more }
Are you worried about your preemie's development? Learn how preemie milestones differ from full-term babies. Explained by a pediatric physical therapist.… { read more }
Guest post from Melissa Droegemueller at rollingprairiereaders.com about the 5 great benefits of reading to babies from the very beginning.… { read more }
50% of babies have some sort of flat spot by 4 months! Advocate for your child and go see a pediatric physical therapist AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE IT so you can fix it… { read more }
Share58Pin323Tweet “Ask the Baby Expert” question number #39: “Is my baby falling behind? What is a developmental delay? Is my baby…NORMAL?” Ewww… there’s that ugly word again, “Normal”. What is “normal“ anyway ?? Well,… { read more }
Is your baby using the pacifier too much or for too long? Here are 4 good reasons why you should- and 3 good strategies how to- pull the plug on the pacifier.… { read more }
Being able to sit independently is not a milestone for babies. The ability of a baby to get into and out of sitting is much more important. Trust me, I'm a Pediatric Physical Therapist.… { read more }
Are you wondering which toys are best for your baby's overall development, now that he is over 6 months old? Don't believe the marketing hype! Read my pediatric PT recommendations here.… { read more }
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How to Get Your Baby To Love Tummy Time: 10 Great Tips and Tricks
Tummy time is very important! Back to Sleep--Tummy to Play! If your baby hates it, there's still hope! Here are 10 tummy time tips from a pediatric PT.… { read more }