BEST BEGINNINGS START WITHIN
CONTAINER BABIES: Bouncy Seats, Standers & Swings Oh My!
Containers may be convenient, but only good in moderation and at the right stage in development. A good moto is less is more. The more time your baby spends on the floor exploring their environment the better it is for their gross and fine motor development, vision development and foundational muscle balance for speech development.
PACIFIERS: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
To use a pacifier or to skip the pacifier? is an ongoing question and debate among moms.
There are many benefits to non-nutritive suck, including decreasing SIDS risk and better self-regulation, among others. Using a pacifier beyond a year may increase your baby’s risk of future orthodontic issues and may impact their language development. In the end it is a personal decision, however the more information you have the better equipped you are to make the decision that is right for you and your little one.
PLAGIO-WHAT? PREVENTING & ADRESSING FLAT HEADS
The easiest way to address a flat head is to prevent it! If your baby has plagiocephaly or another cranial deformity there is help, but the faster you address the issue the better. Communicate with your pediatrician and start the six easy prevention tips above as soon as possible. Even if your baby does not have flattening, the prevention techniques will not only prevent deformity, but they will also enhance your baby’s development. Remember the first 6 weeks is a critical window to begin reshaping.
SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BABY REGISTRY: FOUR COMMON ITEMS NOT REGISTER WORTHY
Preparing for a new little person is both exciting and overwhelming. Everyone has an opinion on what you need, including the baby product industry, which is currently valued at $215 Billion and projected to grow. So, take it from a pediatric physical therapist, who sees both the benefits and the aftermath of baby product choices, less is more!