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Games for Your 1 Week Old Baby | 0-3 Month Games
Tummy to Play: Always remember: back to sleep, tummy to play. Baby may not like being on their tummy at first because back and neck muscles are not very strong yet. Make Tummy Time part of baby’s daily routine starting with a few minutes at a time, a few times a day. Helps baby develop … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Winter Weather Safety for Baby
When it gets cold outside, it’s important to keep baby safe and warm. Watch this video to see our 6 tips that every parent needs to know to help baby brave the cold. For even more information, check out our blog post on how to Help Baby Brave the Cold with 3 Easy Tips! Want … Continued
0 to 3 Month Baby – Feeding Milestones to Look For
See the 4 different feeding milestones baby should be reaching by 3 months old. Each milestone has a short clip so you can see the different feeding milestones for baby and compare to the movements of your baby. See more 0-3 month milestones and videos. As always, all of our content is validated with American … Continued
Meeting Milestones – How to Help Baby Visually Track Objects
Help baby meet their three month sensory milestone of visually tracking an object side to side while lying on their back. Use red, black, and white colored objects to keep baby engaged to help baby develop the ability to focus because colors are bold enough for baby to see. Touch a soft toy to baby’s … Continued
4 to 6 Month Baby – Motor Milestones to Look For
The 4-6 months motor milestones video provides parents and caregivers 6 examples of motor milestones baby should reach by 6 months old. Each video clip shows how baby should be moving and what parents and caregivers should watch for. By 6 months, baby is becoming stronger. They can support them self while sitting to look … Continued
0 to 3 Month Baby Communication Milestones to Look For
See the 6 different communication milestones baby should be reaching by 3 months. Each milestone has a clip so you can see and hear the different communication milestones for baby. See more milestones, videos, and tips for your 0-3 month old. As always, all of our content is validated with American Academy of Pediatrics findings … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Understanding Baby’s Smile
What is baby’s smile trying to tell you? Watch to learn what their smile can mean, and how to encourage more baby smiles—and eventually giggling! To get baby to smile even more, here are some ideas for playing with your newborn. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the Side Lying Position
Have you tried the side lying position for your baby? All it takes is a light touch to get them there, and it can have great benefits for their development! Watch to learn more about the side lying position. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video is … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Mirrors With Baby
Mirrors are more than fun toys for baby—they can also help them learn! Watch to see how baby can play with mirrors to practice motor and sensory skills! A great time to play with mirrors? During Tummy Time! Use a mirror to help keep your baby entertained and having fun during Tummy Time. Want to … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Letting Baby Play with Food
Play with food is—good for baby? Yes! Watch to learn how playing with food can help baby’s sensory development. Read more about playing with food in the blog post Playing With Your Food…and Senses. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video is a part of our Parents’ Guide … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Vision Development
You spend a lot of time looking at baby—but how well can baby see you? Baby vision development starts in the first 7 months of life. Watch the video to learn more! Read more about baby’s vision and all of their senses on our sensory integration page. Don’t forget to check out our 7-9 month … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Hearing and Listening Development
From birth, baby is also hearing your voice and learning to listen to certain sounds. Learn more about the hearing and listening skills they’ll develop in their first year. Read more about hearing and the other senses on our Sensory page. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s First Steps
Baby’s first steps are a huge milestone! Watch to learn more about how to encourage your little one to walk on their own. Read more about baby’s first steps in our blog post, From Baby’s First Steps to Walking on Their Own. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby Sign Language
How can you communicate with your little one before they can talk? Through baby sign language! Baby sign language has become a common way to communicate and reduce frustration. By using simple signs and practicing signing often, you will be able to open up the lines of communication before they even say their first word. … Continued
Parents’ Guide to 7 Tips to Make Diaper Changes Easier
If your baby isn’t a fan of diaper changes, we have 7 tips to make them fun and easy! Watch our video to see these tips in action. Read more in our blog post, My Baby Hates Diaper Changes. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video … Continued
Parents’ Guide to the 7 Senses
Most people are familiar with the five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. However, we also have two additional senses. Watch this video to learn about vestibular and proprioception, senses, and visit our Sensory page to learn more. Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! This video is … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Playtime
Play is more than just fun—it builds skills for a lifetime! Playtime can begin as soon as baby is born. What does one-month-old baby playtime look like? What are the best playtime activities? Visit our play page for more play tips for all ages! Want to watch more videos about related topics? Click the buttons below! … Continued
Recognizing Early Motor Delays at Four and Six Months of Age
***EDUCATIONAL VIDEO**** Recognizing Early Motor Delays as Early as Four and Six Months of Age Learn why Tummy Time is important for baby and how to detect signs of an early motor delay at four and six months of age. Presentation includes videos and links to accompanying handouts. All materials including videos are provided at … Continued
Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Sense of Touch
Baby uses touch to explore the world around them. Just like you try to help your baby develop their sense of sight, you can also help them develop their sense of touch. You can even try baby massage, which helps with sensory development and bonding with baby through comforting contact. Want to watch more videos about related … Continued
How to Use Simple Activities to Help Baby’s Development
Even simple activities for baby can promote development! There are simple motor, communication, and sensory activities for baby at home that can help them reach important milestones. Encourage fine and gross motor, sensory, and communication development with these daily activities for baby: Giving baby a quick massage after changing a diaper Laying baby down near … Continued
How Moms and Dads Read Differently to Baby
When should you start reading to baby? Simple answer: It’s never too early to start. Read to your baby every day at any age to help their communication development, even if they aren’t talking yet. Why should parents read to their babies? So many reasons! Some of the benefits of reading to babies include helping … Continued
Cómo Ayuda la Terapia Ocupacional con los Problemas de Motricidad Sensorial
Recientemente, un grupo de los principales terapeutas ocupacionales se reunió para proporcionar respuestas a preguntas comunes sobre los problemas sensoriales de los niños pequeños. La terapia ocupacional es una profesión que se preocupa por la forma en que las personas realizan las actividades, y el término ocupación significa actividad, pero es el tipo de actividades … Continued
¿Tiene Mi Hijo Un Problema Sensorial?
Ver a sus hijos crecer y jugar es uno de los mayores placeres de la vida. Es emocionante ver cómo usan sus sentidos para decodificar el mundo que los rodea. Pero, en el caso de algunos niños, es posible que sus sentidos no puedan estar enviando correctamente la información al cerebro. Su comportamiento puede parecer … Continued
La Importancia de la Integración Sensorial
¿Sabes que hay más de cinco? Esto hace posible que aprendamos, juguemos, socialicemos y, en general, funcionemos en el mundo. Mucha gente conoce nuestros cinco sentidos… vista… oído… olfato… gusto… y tacto. Cada uno de estos sentidos nos trae información importante. Por ejemplo, el tacto nos ayuda a conocer la diferencia entre la sensación de … Continued
L’importanza dell’integrazione sensoriale – Italian
Capire i problemi sensoriali nei bambino Una serie video prodotta da Pathways.org Capire i sensi – Sai che sono più di cinque? L’Integrazione Sensoriale è il processo attraverso il quale i nostri sensi lavorano insieme. Gli individui utilizzano messaggi sensoriali per imparare, giocare e interagire con il mondo. La maggior parte della gente conosce solamente … Continued