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Infant Development Guide (0–3 Months): Bonding, Early Skills & Milestones
Discover key infant milestones from 0 to 3 months, including first smiles, cooing, improved head control, tummy time progress, early rolling, and social engagement. Learn what’s typical, how to support your baby’s development, and when to reach out to a pediatrician or physical therapist for guidance.
How Much Tummy Time Does My Baby Need? Take the Quiz
Tummy time isn’t one-size-fits-all. This quick quiz gives you age-based tummy time recommendations, milestone checklists, and strategies to support your baby’s growth.
Tummy Time Tips for Newborns: Early Support for Your Baby’s Healthy Growth – Part 2
Your baby’s first months are a time of rapid growth, with the brain forming more than a million new connections every second. These early movements—stretching, turning, and tummy time—lay the foundation for rolling, crawling, and sitting. Early support matters: physical therapy started before 3 months can resolve most cases of torticollis and help prevent flat head syndrome, setting the stage for healthy development.
Tummy Time for Infants With Low Tone: Props, Progressions & Safety Tips
Some babies feel “floppy” due to hypotonia, or low muscle tone, which can make milestones like rolling and sitting harder. Tummy time—using props, progressions, and gentle support—helps these infants build strength, coordination, and confidence while supporting healthy development.
Tummy Time Tips for Newborns: Prevent Flat Spots and Torticollis with Tummy Time - Part 1
Discover when to start tummy time and why it’s essential for your newborn’s healthy development. Learn expert tips on tummy time for newborns, preventing flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly), and managing congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) with safe, effective techniques.
Milestones Start With Connection
Worried your baby or toddler is behind on motor milestones like rolling, crawling, or walking? Learn when to seek pediatric physical therapy and how Movevery supports development.
How Babies Learn to Crawl: Mini Milestones Toward Hands-and-Knees Crawling
Creeping is a huge step in your baby’s movement journey! Each mini-milestone builds strength, coordination, and confidence for this exciting skill.
Beyond the Neck: Tear-Free Physical Therapy for Infant Torticollis
Infant torticollis is more than just a head tilt—it can affect posture, digestion, movement, and development. At Movevery in Denver, we provide gentle, tear-free pediatric physical therapy that addresses the whole baby. Our holistic approach helps restore alignment, build strength, and support milestones so your child can thrive.
Mini-Milestones: The Building Blocks of Development
For example, rolling from a child’s back to their belly requires a complex sequence of skills: bringing hands together, lifting legs, tucking the chin, and coordinating a roll while maintaining strength and control. By paying attention to these “baby steps”, we can gain valuable insights into your child's development and identify any areas where they might need a little extra support.
Should You Worry About W-Sitting?
Have you ever noticed your child sitting on the floor in a peculiar way, with their legs bent like a "W"? This common position, known as W-sitting, can have adverse effects on your child's development. Let's explore what W-sitting is and when it might be a cause for concern.
Flat Heads in Babies: Why Early Pediatric Physical Therapy Matters
The good news is early intervention with a pediatric physical therapist can help ensure proper head shape development and support your baby's growth and development.