Best baby shower gifts!
Knowing what to bring as a gift for a baby shower can be hard, but I’m here to help! Each item is developmentally supportive to help your child learn and grow! Happy shopping!
Holiday Gift Guide!
The holidays are here! Don’t let shopping overwhelm you—check out this specially curated gift guide for littles. Each item is developmentally supportive to help your child learn and grow!
Representation in toys matters. And meet Bruce!
Representation in toys matter. In this post I share about my search for an inclusive doll as a model for bebePT, the challenges I faced as well as the resources I found.
Play Everyday! Pots and pans edition
Up next in our Play Everyday series where we take everyday items and use them as therapy tools: pots and pans! Check out this post for tips and tricks on how to use your kitchen tools to encourage tummy time, sitting stability, and challenge walking skills in your little one!
Tummy time tips and tricks
There are so many developmental benefits of tummy time for babies! How much tummy time, ways to do it, and strategies for special considerations are summarized in this post. So many great tummy time pictures as well!
FYIs about HIE
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a diagnosis I see commonly in the NICU. This post goes into detail about what HIE is, how it is identified, and how we treat it. My aim is to provide information, awareness, support and resources around HIE.
The Newborn Anthem—a poem
Having a newborn is great, but the information can be a lot! Today I’ve created a poem to help navigate the newborn phase with lots of evidence-based developmental tricks—and FUN rhymes and photos!
Play Everyday! Laundry basket edition
This is the second in a series I’m calling Play Everyday, where we take everyday household items and use them to support developmental play opportunities for babies. In this article we use a laundry basket—check out the fun gifs I made too!
Treating tricky torticollis
In the second of our torticollis series we investigate the principles of treating torticollis: the three S’s! Stretch, strengthen, survey. Remember, this post is informational only and you should talk to your doctor or PT before implementing an exercise program.
Teasing out torticollis
Torticollis is a common condition that is easily treated if caught early and appropriately addressed. In this first post in our torticollis series we look into what it is, how to identify it, and when to seek services from a healthcare provider.
Play Everyday! Blanket edition
This is the first in a series I’m calling Play Everday, where we take everyday household items and use them to support developmental play opportunities for babies. In this article we use a blanket—check out the fun gifs I made too!
What’s my age again?! Breaking down chronological age vs. corrected age in preemies
Understanding how to calculate corrected age vs. chronological age in premature babies can be confusing, but is important to know when looking at developmental milestones and setting expectations for growth. We dive into this using a case study to easily understand ages in preemies.
Can babies get COVID?! And other pandemic ponderings
COVID has impacted all of our lives. In this post I talk about how it has impacted the babies and families I work with and share current recommendations and guidelines about the vaccine and more!
Why do babies need PT?!
There are many ways bebes can benefit from PT—in this post we break down different reasons babies may need support from a PT, the settings this can take place in, and other considerations to get the care your baby needs to thrive!