Why good advice can still be wrong for your baby
If you’ve spent any time looking for baby advice online, you’ve probably noticed something confusing. One person says to do […]
Why Babies Should Sleep on Flat Surfaces, Not in Car Seats
If a baby spends a lot of time with pressure on the same part of their head, that can contribute
What to Do With Your Baby at the Park
When I was at the park this week, I was reminded of something I think many parents do not think
Why pushing beats pulling (and what to do about it)
Sometimes a small movement detail tells you a lot about how a baby is learning to use their body. This
Are Baby Containers Bad? What Parents Should Know
Let’s talk about containers. A “container” is anything that holds your baby in place. That includes car seats, baby carriers,
Is It Okay If My Baby Crawls in an Unusual Way?
I recently evaluated a baby in my physical therapy practice who had just started moving forward on his hands and
You Will Miss Even the Sleepless Nights Someday
“How was your night last night?” If you’re in the season of waking up every couple of hours with a
Why Babies Need to Learn to Climb Down Backward
A dad joked with me recently that his son was “a head first kid.” It was a pretty accurate description.
When Professionals Disagree About Your Baby
A few weeks ago, I saw a baby who had just turned 6 months old. He strongly disliked tummy time
When a Baby Uses One Side More Than the Other
A few weeks ago, I started working with a 17-month-old who was not yet walking. That was concerning on its