“YES” Space
Have you heard of a “YES” space?
Do you have a “YES” space for your baby??
Do you NEED a “YES” space for your baby???
The idea of a yes space is really quite simple. It is an enclosed area just for the baby where he or she is safe, won’t be told “no,” and can’t escape. As a pediatric physical therapist, I highly recommend yes spaces to parents for all of the reasons listed above, as well as they are more developmentally appropriate for babies than the baby containers on the market.
The thing about baby containers is that most of them have a short window of use and come at a high cost. Instead, you could invest in creating a yes space where your baby is safe and contained without restricting their movement that can be used across all stages of their development.
Who benefits from a yes space? Parents and babies! Do you have a super speedy little one who gets into everything the second you turn your back? Or one of those rolly pollies who somehow always get themselves stuck under the furniture? It’s hard to figure out how to get ANYTHING done when you’re constantly watching your baby like a hawk or saying ‘no’! It may seem like the only solution is to put them in an exersaucer, bumbo, jumper etc., but by providing a yes space for your baby, they are free to move and wiggle while mom and/or dad can fold laundry or empty the dishwasher!
A yes space is an enclosed space made specifically for your baby where you can feel 100% confident leaving them in there. They can move and explore safely without constraint or constant supervision. A yes space can be created with baby gates, a play yard/play pen, pack n play etc and developmentally appropriate and safe toys.
Added benefits to creating a yes space for your child is the development of independent play and reducing frustration from not having to hear ‘no’ as often. Can you think of an area in your house that you could enclose to give your baby a safe yes space?
If you love this idea and are ready to give your baby a yes space, check out my recommendations here!