Tummy time is a common activity that babies participate in while they grow and develop. Spending time on their tummy allows babies to help build neck and back strength. Being on their stomach gives babies an opportunity to spend time in a different position while they explore their surroundings. As babies grow up and become […]
Avoiding the ‘Container Shuffle’ with your Baby
Guest post by: Nicole M Sergent, MPT As a new parent, I was there. Giddy excitement over the news of a baby on the way followed by showering love from family and friends in the form of gift, and gifts, and more gifts. At the time I was touched (and am still forever grateful […]
Tummy Time – More Than Just a Buzz Word (A Blog Hop)
Tummy Time Therapy Blogger Blog Hop Below you will find all the posts in the Tummy Time therapy blogger blog hop. So many great ideas and thoughts on tummy time from Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapists. The Importance of Tummy Time for Babies – Golden Reflections Blog Tummy Time & Baby’s First Year – The […]
Some More Tummy Time
I had the pleasure of hanging out with my friend and her 3 1/2 month old (2 1/2 months corrected) the other day and I just can’t resist the opportunity to check out motor skills. When playing with her son, he is at that stage where his extensors are starting to kick in for short […]
Tummy Time with Lamaze Spin and Explore
Okay, so I am a big fan of tummy time and I know that people may find it challenging to do with their kiddos so we as therapists are always on the lookout for new ideas to make it easier on parents. One of our PT’s saw the Lamaze Spin and Explore at […]
Prone Swing
Ok, so I was stuck for an idea for a blog post so I asked one of our regular kiddos what his favorite activity was to do here. After he listed all the apps he likes to play (as motivation) he said flying was his favorite activity. By flying he means the prone swing. When […]
What Does Low Tone Mean?
Muscle tone is the resting state of your muscles. When a child has low muscle tone it means that they need to put a lot more energy into getting their muscles to turn on to do what they want them to do. I often try to explain this to parents by describing that feeling when […]
Motor Tips for Parents – Part 3
I thought I might stop at Motor Tips for Parents – Part 2 but after hanging out with my friend and her five month old baby the other day I was hit with inspiration (well actually she pointed out that what I told her might be helpful to other parents to know too). Development […]
Tummy Time – Its a Ball!
Ok, I am a big proponent of tummy time and I have discussed why I think its important in Tummy Time: The Cornerstone of Movement and Tummy Time: What’s the Big Deal. I have also provided suggestions for ways to incorporate this in Strategies for Tummy Time. I now have a new approach! I am […]