Share80Pin6Tweet 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!
SharePin4TweetI 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 }
Home Reviews and Recommendations
The Best Summer Sandals for Babies and Toddlers: Recommendations from a Pediatric PT
3 reasons why quality is more important than cuteness when it comes to summer sandals for babies and toddlers. Growing feet need protection and support!… { 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 }
Share6Pin142TweetThe nursery is for sleeping and nursing, not for playing or entertaining siblings and guests! Of course, we all know the nursery is for sleeping and feeding, but let’s think about it a little… { 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 }
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 }
Baby Basics Promoting Normal Development
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 }