Crawling and early milestones are essential for your baby’s brain and body development. These early movements strengthen coordination, build neural pathways, and support future skills like balance, writing, and language. Understanding—and supporting—these milestones helps your child develop confidence and thrive as they grow.

Discover key infant milestones from birth to 12 months. Learn how rolling, sitting, crawling, and tummy time build strength, coordination, and confidence.

Discover how your baby develops from newborn to first steps. Dr. Nicole answers common questions about infant milestones, gross motor skills, and social-emotional growth, offering tips to support your child’s confidence, coordination, and early learning.

Between ages 1–5, children experience huge leaps in coordination, balance, and confidence. From standing on one foot and climbing playground structures to hopping, galloping, and skipping, these early motor skills form the foundation for school readiness and lifelong movement. This guide breaks down each year’s milestones with simple, expert-backed Q&A to help parents support growing bodies through playful, developmentally aligned activities.

Discover pediatric PT-approved toys and tools for purposeful baby play. From tummy time to gross motor skills, strength, balance, and sensory development, Dr. Nicole shares her favorite items to support your little one’s growth and milestones.

Discover why pediatric physical therapists love The Upseat for healthy hip, posture, and early movement development—practical, safe, and parent-approved!

Learn how your 9–12 month old develops pulling up, cruising, balance, and first steps, building confidence and early mobility through play.

Discover how your 6–9 month old develops sitting, crawling, and early mobility through playful exploration and strengthening gross motor skills.

Discover key baby milestones from 3–6 months, including rolling, supported sitting, tummy time, intentional play, and early social engagement. Learn what to expect, how to encourage core strength and coordination, and tips for supporting your baby’s growth at home.

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.

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.

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.

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.