Why I Recommend Push Walkers Over Sit-In Walkers
Let’s explore why many physical therapists, including myself, typically do not recommend sit-in walkers.
TIPS FOR INTRODUCING THE NINNI PACIFIER TO YOUR BABY
One tool that I often recommend in my practice is the Ninni pacifier.
Preparing Your Baby for a Tongue-Tie Release
While a tongue tie release procedure can potentially improve your baby’s feeding, breathing, and oral motor development, the preparation before the procedure will ensure everyone involved receives the best possible outcome.
How Digestive Discomfort Influences Infant Movement
Digestive discomfort can absolutely affect your baby’s movement!
Infant Head Shape: A Proactive Approach
there are ways to be proactive to support healthy head shape development before reaching the point where a helmet might be considered.
Choosing the Right Pacifier for your Baby
Does the pacifier you choose make a difference? In many cases YES!
Newborn Sleep Part 2
Research and experience tell us some very important things about early sleep and if we follow this road map, it doesn’t have to feel like scaling Mt. Everest.
Newborn Sleep
Knowing how to prepare for it and how to build independent sleep skills, requires both knowledge and practice. Like any other skill, sleep is a learned habit.
How To Bond With Your Baby In Tummy Time
If you have been following me for a while, you know how important tummy time is for the development of babies. However, tummy time is more than just an important developmental exercise; it’s a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one. Read on for both the benefits of tummy time as well as how to make it more enjoyable for both you and baby!
The Connection Between Infant Feeding Issues & Tight Fascia
Feeding a newborn can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences for new parents. When difficulties arise, such as a baby struggling to latch, suck, or feed efficiently, the situation can become stressful and frustrating for both parent and baby. While there can be many reasons for feeding issues in infants, one that I commonly address is tight fascia. The signs of tight fascia are often visible in other aspects of the infants daily life, such as not liking the car seat, consistent arching of their body and poor sleep.