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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
Parents’ Guide to Encouraging Using Utensils
Read along with the video below! Is baby ready to start using utensils? By about 1 year baby should be able to finger feed themselves. This is an important fine motor skill and it also means baby is ready for utensils! Start with spoons! After they’ve mastered the spoon, try a fork next. You may … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Standing Independently
When does baby first start standing without support? It’s different for every baby depending on their motor skills, but baby will usually start standing independently between 9 and 12 months old—but just for a second or two! As baby learns more about walking, their standing skills will improve too. Can you help them learn to … Continued
Understanding Interoception: The Internal Sense
Have you heard of interoception? This is a sense that helps us know what’s going on inside our body. Interoception helps us realize that we’re hungry, tired, or too hot or cold. Watch to learn more, or read up on the interoceptive sense here. Want to learn more about the senses? Check this out! The sensory … Continued
One Easy Way to Help Prevent Flat Spots
Here’s one of the easiest ways to help prevent flat spots: change the direction baby sleeps each night! Baby will be drawn to look at you from their crib. This causes baby to rest on alternating sides of their head. Remember, baby should always sleep on their back!
Parents’ Guide to Baby Rolling Over During Tummy Time
Tummy Time is an essential move for baby’s development! As baby’s core muscles get stronger and they begin to roll (around 4 months), they may try to roll onto their back during Tummy Time. When baby starts to roll over during Tummy Time it may be tempting to stop doing this position altogether. However, it’s best for baby’s … Continued
Games for Your 52 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Squeaky Toy Fun: Help baby squeeze a squeaky toy to hear the sound. Next, cover it with a blanket and squeak it again. See how they react to hearing the sound this time and help them pull off the blanket. Helps baby exercise their memory and ability to locate sounds. Bubble Time: Blow bubbles for … Continued
Games for Your 51 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Tower Time: Use stackable blocks while playing with baby. See how high the tower will go! They might laugh when it all comes crashing down. Helps baby practice developing motor skills. Big Toy Time: Babies at this age love playing with large objects. Place some pillows on the floor and help baby crawl over them. … Continued
Games for Your 50 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Toy Chest: Show baby where toys are put away so they can crawl to find different toys. You can also have baby help clean up toys by saying simple requests, e.g. “give me” or “put in.”Helps baby learn to follow commands and develop gross motor skills. Tidy Up: Ask baby to pick up scattered … Continued
Games for Your 49 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Kickin’ Back: Attach a foam or soft ball to a piece of string and dangle it in front of baby within their reach. Have them try kicking ball while on their back, then hitting it while on their tummy. Helps baby learn how to move their arms and legs in new ways and build … Continued
Games for Your 48 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Beach-Ball Tummy Time: Blow up a beach ball so it’s almost full, with a soft spot. Hold baby carefully on top of beach ball, tummy down. Roll them back and forth, side to side. Helps baby develop core strength and balance. Obstacle Crawls: Try to encourage baby to crawl over, under, and through various objects at home. Take … Continued
Games for Your 47 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play First Interview: Ask baby questions and encourage response with words, baby sounds, cooing, or babbling. Record the conversation and play it back for baby to hear. Helps baby develop communication skills. Round of Applause: Clap with excitement after baby does something good. Encourage them to clap with you. Helps baby learn how to use movements to … Continued
Games for Your 46 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Push Toys: Introduce push toys that allow baby to practice walking with some support. You can also use a large cardboard box or laundry basket with heavier items in it for stability. Helps baby develop gross motor skills. Towel Time: Use a dish towel to play peek-a-boo. Ask “Where’s mama?” and when mom appears, say … Continued
Games for Your 45 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Body Points: Ask baby where their feet are. After they point to them say, “Hello feet!” Keep up activity involving different body parts. Helps baby learn names of body parts. Two Hand Throw: Give baby small, lightweight toys in left and right hands so they can practice throwing with both arms. Helps baby with gross motor … Continued
Games for Your 44 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Body Reflections: Stand with baby in front of large mirror. Ask baby to point to different body parts when you name them. Helps baby learn to understand receptive language (how to take in messages from others). Play Hokey Pokey: Sit baby upright in your lap and sing the song while taking turns holding each of … Continued
Games for Your 43 Week Old Baby | 10-12 Month Games
Games to Play Inside Surprise: Put a toy or book inside an empty cardboard box. Wrap it with colorful paper or newspaper comics. Clap your hands when baby yanks it open, then announce what’s inside. Helps with language skills, fine motor development, and executive functioning skills. Tray Pick Up: Offer baby food on their highchair tray like cereal … Continued