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Pathways.org Baby Milestones App
A FREE app to help parents, caregivers and healthcare providers track and support baby’s development Our new, FREE Pathways.org Baby Milestones app brings together accurate and detailed tracking of baby’s development, hundreds of activities to help baby meet their milestones, and expert-approved videos, articles, and answers to common parent questions. Create a profile for your … Continued
Baby is Coming Home from the NICU! How to Prepare
Baby is coming home from the NICU! When baby is released from the hospital after spending time in the NICU, it is so exciting (and overwhelming) to welcome them home. So how can you best prepare to bring baby home after being discharged from the NICU? Why would baby be in the NICU? There are … Continued
Free Resources for NICU Babies
Helping Babies in the NICU Reach Their Full Potential Pathways.org provides trusted and easy to use resources to help baby’s early development. Below are key resources to support babies and empower parents in the NICU and beyond. Jump to: FREE Baby Milestones App Preemie and NICU Resources The Massage+ 30, 10, 5 Intervention New Content … Continued
Baby Milestones App
Track Baby’s Development & Important Milestones Download Today! Create a profile for your child, and we’ll recommend content for their exact age, to help track and meet developmental milestones! Trusted Like having a healthcare provider in your pocket. All our materials have been reviewed and approved by an expert healthcare provider. All milestones are validated … Continued
Signs Your Baby is Ready to Crawl
It’s time to get moving! Recognizing these signs is crucial to understanding if your baby is ready to crawl. Pay attention to these developmental milestones as your little one embarks on their exciting journey of mobility. Signs baby is ready to crawl may manifest in various ways, from pushing up to hands and knees rocking—observe … Continued
Is Baby Not Meeting Their Milestones? What To Do Next
Have you noticed baby is having trouble reaching a certain milestone? Or does it feel like something isn’t quite right with your child’s development? All parents have concerns at some time about their child’s development. This is a normal reaction and expected part of being a parent! But if you are noticing your baby is … Continued
Encourage Your Baby to Talk By Narrating Your Day
Baby’s communication milestones are looked forward to by parents. There’s nothing more fun than when baby starts to talk! You get to see their face light up as they say their first words, or figure out how to tell you what they want. It’s an exciting milestone for every baby! How can you encourage baby … Continued
What to Do If You Suspect A Delay
Read along with the video below: Every child develops a little differently. Sometimes children just need a little more time than others. Sometimes healthcare providers tell parents to “wait and see” how they develop, which can be frustrating for parents who are concerned. If you are still concerned, here’s what you can do: Trust your instincts! There’s … Continued
Understanding Proprioception: The Body Awareness Sense
Let’s look at our proprioception (body awareness) sense. It tells us where our body parts are without looking at them. This sense help with coordination and how much force to use when holding, pushing, pulling, or lifting objects. When do we use proprioception? Brushing hair Playing a sport Holding an egg Writing or drawing Touching … Continued
What is Proprioception? Understanding the “Body Awareness” Sense
At every age, senses help with more than just seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling, and hearing. Senses play an important role in everything from staying balanced, to riding a bike, to knowing when we’re hungry and thirsty. Here we’ll dive into a sense called proprioception, also known as the body awareness sense. Learn more about all … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Core
Baby’s core strength is key to their development! Their core strength powers their gross motor skills. Baby’s core can be strengthened from birth through Tummy Time. You can also keep baby active with our Baby Games. Watch to learn more about baby’s core! Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Motor Skills
For children of all ages, motor skills are an important part of development. They help us explore independently and learn about the world around us. Here are some ways to strengthen motor skills at any age: Do Tummy Time Play Baby Games Explore these 80+ activities and crafts that will help with fine and gross … Continued
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Thank you for making a donation to keep our mission going! It is only because of donors like you that we are able to provide free and trusted resources to parents and healthcare providers that help babies and children meet their developmental milestones. You should receive a donation receipt to your email from Paypal. Please … Continued
Understanding How Your Baby’s Brain Develops
Just like their bodies, a child’s brain is constantly growing and developing! In fact, the first year is one of the busiest periods of baby brain development. The brain produces more than a million neural connections each second during this time as it develops rapidly. Neural connections are key to helping children learn and develop. … Continued
Understanding Neuroplasticity: How Your Child’s Brain Learns and Develops
You may have heard before that what your child learns as a baby creates the foundation for their future. You also may be wondering, how is that possible? If my baby or young child won’t be able to remember this time of their life, how will it “set the stage” for the years to come? … Continued
Baby on the Way
Trusted Resources and Helpful Answers for Expecting and New Parents So you’re expecting! Whether it’s your first or your fifth child, when a new baby is born it can leave you asking lots of questions. Have no fear new parents—we have the information you need and the resources you can trust to get your baby … Continued
Baby Development Info From Pathways.org
Check out these resources & more! Baby Development Videos Tummy Time Info 0-3 Month Milestones 7-9 Month Baby Games 5 Ways to Make Going to the Dentist Fun! Sign Up for Baby Games Emails How Baby’s Motor Development Impacts Their Feeding Stay in Touch
How Our Milestone Guide Helps Baby
See how this real mom uses Baby’s First Year Milestone Guide to encourage her baby daughter’s development. The Milestone Guide includes milestones for 0-3 months, 4-6 months, 7-9 months, and 10-12 months. Plus, two games to help your baby meet each milestone. With additional tips about Tummy Time and more Baby’s First Year Milestone Guide … Continued
Sensory Activities (0-18 Months)
Look below to find games and activities you can play with your child to promote their sensory development. Activities are divided by age so it is easy to find games and activities that are age appropriate. Visit our Sensory Page for more information, ways to track your child’s progress, sensory videos, and sensory handouts or visit our … Continued
Tracking Sensory Development
Examine the milestones listed below to track your child’s sensory development. Remember, if you have a concern talk with your healthcare provider and ask for an evaluation. < Back to Our Sensory Page 0-3 Months While lying on back, attempts to reach for a toy held above their chest While lying on back, visually tracks a moving … Continued
Free Tools to Maximize Child Development
Who is Pathways.org? We are a not-for-profit foundation providing FREE child development information to empower parents and health professionals. Our milestones are supported by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) findings. Our games are validated by pediatric physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Popular Resources Educational Videos Videos showing what milestones look like at specific ages Learn more … Continued
Parents’ Guide Video Series
New parents experience a lot of firsts with their baby! It can be overwhelming at times… Not to worry; Pathways.org is here to help! We try to make all this information a little easier to find and understand. Our Parents’ Guide video series is designed specifically for busy parents, so each video is about a … Continued
0 to 3 Month Baby – Motor Milestones to Look For
The 0-3 month motor milestones video shows parents and caregivers 5 examples of motor milestones baby should reach by 3 months old. Each video clip shows how baby should be moving and what parents and caregivers should watch for. Early motor delays can be detected by 3 months of age and the motor milestones video … Continued
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions We know that parents and caregivers can often have a lot of questions about their child’s development. Below is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Every question is clickable and will take you to a page with more detail. If you have a FAQ or concern not on this list, please … Continued
Why Are Mirrors Good for Baby?
Want a toy that will keep your baby entertained and that is also good for their development? Put your wallet away, because you probably already have this in your home: mirrors! Yes, that mirror hanging on your bathroom wall can help your baby’s development! Mirror play for babies has great benefits for social and emotional … Continued