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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.