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Important Feeding Milestones: Baby’s First Year Part 1
How do baby’s feeding skills develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s feeding milestones from 0-12 months, validated by American Academy of Pediatrics findings! 0-3 Months: Baby latches onto nipple or bottle for feeding and their tongue moves forward and back to suck They will drink 2-6 ounces of liquid per … Continued
Important Communication Milestones: Baby’s First Year
How does baby’s communication develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s communication milestones from 0-12 months! 0-3 Months Baby will smile and turn their head in response to sounds or voices They make eye contact and cry differently for different needs 4-6 Months Baby will listen and respond when spoken to … Continued
Important Motor Milestones: Baby’s First Year (Part 1)
How do baby’s motor skills develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s motor milestones from 0-12 months! 0-3 Months While lying on tummy, baby can push up on their arms and lift and hold their head up Baby will also be able to bring hands to mouth and move fists from … Continued
0-3 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Motor
Mientras está acostado boca abajo, se levanta con los brazos Mientras está acostado boca abajo, levanta la cabeza y la sostiene Capaz de abrir el puño cerrado -Puede llevarse las manos a la boca Mueve las piernas y los brazos levantándolos de la superficie cuando se emociona Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de … Continued
Important Fine Motor Skills for Baby: The Pincer Grasp
Has baby learned to use the pincer grasp yet? It’s a simple movement, but a huge step forward for baby’s fine motor skills! The pincer grasp is where baby brings thumb and index finger together to pinch and grasp. Before baby can use a pincer grasp, they try to grab with their whole hand. Baby … Continued
Why Does Baby Babble?
By the time baby is 4-6 months, they should be babbling. It’s a milestone! The sound baby makes before they say their first words is known as babbling It should seem like they have a lot to say – but you can’t understand any of it! Babbling lets baby get used to using their mouth, … Continued
How to Help Baby When They Fall
When baby is learning to move, it’s common (and expected) for them to lose their balance. This can be scary when that happens! It’s common for babies to fall when learning to roll, crawl, walk, or stand So what should parents do when baby falls? Here are a few steps to follow when baby falls: … Continued
Tips to Start Reading Books to Baby
Start reading to baby as early as possible! Whether it’s picture books or story books, reading helps build baby’s vocabulary from the time they’re born. Even just looking at pictures helps development. Be sure to point to different objects as you read them. Don’t forget: Baby turning the page is a 7-9 month milestone! When … Continued
What Are the 6 Stages of Play?
Did you know there are 6 stages of play? Unoccupied Play: 0-3 Months Solitary Play: 0-2 Years Onlooker Play: 2 Years Parallel Play: 2+ Years Associate Play: 3-4 Years Cooperative Play: 4+ Years All the stages involve exploring, being creative and having fun. Unoccupied Play: 0-3 Months Makes a lot of movement with their arms, … Continued
Expressive and Receptive Communication for Baby
Before they say their first words, babies are developing language skills. Language is made up of two parts: expressive & receptive skills Expressive skills are baby’s ability to express their wants and needs – typically through crying and cooing Receptive skills are baby’s ability to understand language – understanding what is said or heard Both … Continued
Get Your Toddler Talking — Tips From a Speech-Language Pathologist
Tips to Help Your Child Talk From a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Expressive language: sending a message Receptive language: understanding a message When Playing at Home: Have your child request items Describe what you and your child are doing Have your child ask and answer questions How Can I Work on Expressive Language Skills at Home? … Continued
Having Tummy Time Trouble? This Therapist Has Some Tips
Tips for Shoulder Carry: Lean baby forward on a slant so weight is on tummy. Hold under baby’s bottom. Make sure baby’s bottom isn’t tucked under. Tips for Leaning Back: Rock baby side to side & keep them moving Take baby out of the position before they get too mad Talk in a positive and … 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
Tips for Dad to Bond with Baby
Bonding with baby means a lot. It’s important for new parents and can be done in simple ways. Let’s look at some of the ways Dad connects with baby! Tummy Time – get on the floor and play with baby during Tummy Time Massage+ 30, 10, 5 – this baby massage can help Spending time … Continued
The Importance of Crawling for Baby
Crawling is an important motor milestone. But it can actually help other areas of development, too! Watch to learn why baby crawling is such an important step. Read along with the video below! Crawling is an important gross motor skill, but did you know that crawling helps other areas of development too? Sensory Crawling on … 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
Do Twins Meet Milestones At The Same Time?
Read along with the video below: Should twins meet milestones at the same time? It’s natural to compare twins sometimes. You’ll notice what they like to eat, how they play, and how they sleep. Of course there will be differences. They’re different kids! So even though they’re being raised in the same environment no two … Continued
Tips to Make Tummy Time Easier
Read along with the video below: You can begin Tummy Time soon after baby is born. Start with a few minutes, working up to an hour a day, in spurts, by 3 months of age. Link Tummy Time with familiar activities such as diapering, bathing, or even playing. When your baby is happy, fed, and … Continued
Using a High Chair
Baby should start using a high chair when they’re sitting up supported and starting solids. Typically this is around 6 months old. There are a ton of high chair options. Here are some things to consider when choosing one: How easily you can place baby in it/lift it out How secure baby is in the … Continued
Best Toys for Babies
There are so many toys out there! It’s hard to know which are best for baby’s development. Here are some toy recommendations for baby’s first year: For Tummy Time: mirrors, rattles, and play gyms For fine motor skills: stacking cups, balls, and plastic link toys For encouraging standing: activity tables For bath time: plastic cups … Continued
Best Toys for Toddlers
Play is essential for learning! So what toys are best for your toddler’s playtime? Toys that imitate real life – kitchen/food play set, doll houses, and animal farm sets Push and pull toys – carts, wagons, and toy lawn mowers Balls – made from soft or lightweight rubber, medium to large sized (golf ball size … Continued
Open Ended Toys Vs Close Ended Toys
You may have heard about open ended and close ended toys. Which is better? The answer is neither! Both help development in different ways. Close ended toys have a beginning and an end. They help kids learn to pay attention and word toward a goal. Puzzles, books, and any games with a goal are all … Continued
25-36 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Comunicación
Comunicación – Hacia los 30 Meses Utiliza constantemente frases de 2-3 palabras Usa “dentro” y “sobre” El cuidador entiende al menos el 50% del habla Sigue indicaciones de 2 pasos sin relación; p.ej. “Dame la pelota y ve por tu abrigo”. Entiende sustantivos y pronombres básicos Entiende “mío” y “tuyo” Comunicación – Hacia los 36 … Continued
What is Torticollis?
What is Torticollis? Positional torticollis occurs when the muscles in baby’s neck become stiff or tight, which causes baby’s head to tilt to one side. These muscles run on both sides of the neck from the back of the ears to the collarbone. This stiffness can be attributed to a number of reasons including womb … Continued