Understanding the Why: Helping Babies Thrive with Movement
As pediatric physical therapists, we at Progress Through Play have a simple mission: to help parents understand the why behind their baby’s movement challenges and provide the tools to support their growth.
Every baby is unique, and so are the ways they experience movement. Some babies may struggle with movement due to tightness, tension, or weakness. These challenges can affect everything from breathing and feeding to sleeping, pooping, and play.
That’s where we come in—helping you uncover the reasons behind these struggles and guiding your baby toward feeling better in their body.
Movement isn’t just about rolling, crawling, or walking. For babies, it’s the foundation for nearly every system in their body.
When movement is smooth and efficient, it supports the whole body:
Breathing: Proper movement helps open up the chest and diaphragm for better oxygen flow.
Feeding: Coordinated movement supports oral motor skills and swallowing.
Sleeping: When babies are comfortable in their bodies, they sleep more soundly.
Digestion: Movement can ease tension and support a healthy digestive system (yes, even pooping!).
Play and Milestones: Feeling good in their body encourages babies to explore, play, and hit developmental milestones.
We often meet parents who feel overwhelmed and unsure why their baby seems uncomfortable or struggles with movement. Our role is to take the mystery out of the equation. Through a detailed evaluation, we assess your baby’s body, looking for areas of tension, asymmetry, or weakness that could be impacting their development.
With this information, we create a personalized plan to address your baby’s specific needs. This might include hands-on techniques, guided exercises, and play-based interventions designed to make movement fun and functional for your little one.
We believe every baby deserves the opportunity to feel good in their body. When babies are comfortable, they thrive—not just in movement but in every aspect of their development. And when babies feel good, their families feel more confident and empowered, too.
At Progress Through Play, we’re here to help you and your baby. Whether it’s improving breathing, supporting feeding, or helping your baby reach their milestones, we’re dedicated to making a positive difference in the journey.
If you’re curious about how pediatric physical therapy can support your baby, reach out HERE. Together, we can ensure your little one feels good in their body, so they can breathe, eat, sleep, poop, and play better.
Because every baby deserves to feel their best—and every parent deserves the support they need to help them thrive.