A Baby's Head Shape is like a Pumpkin
A baby’s skull looks like one bone, but it is actually composed of multiple bones held together with fibrous bands called “sutures.” These sutures allow for rapid, significant growth of the brain, and therefore, growth of the skull.
Is it okay if my baby skips crawling?
Crawling is an exciting milestone most parents look forward to within the first year of a baby’s development. On average it is achieved around 9 months old, but it can happen earlier or a little later.
Benefits of Barefoot Walking
Giving your munchkin the exposure to various textures on their feet while standing and walking will help mature these body systems, and therefore improve their movement.
Swaddling Your Baby
Swaddling is something that is recommended to parents to calm their infant and encourage uninterrupted sleep.
All About Shoes!
Once your munchkin is standing and walking you may be on the lookout to purchase shoes. Here are my recommendations from a pediatric physical therapist’s perspective.
What Does a Pediatric Physical Therapist Do?
Learn what it is I do as a Pediatric Physical Therapist!