Episode 12: Motor Milestones for ages 0-12 months
Host: Cindy Hovington, Ph.D. and Founder of Curious Neuron (www.curiousneuron.com) (follow us on Instagram here)
Guest: Kasha Pyka, Pediatric Physio. www.motormilestonephysio.com or on Instagram @motormilestonesphysio
Episode Summary
In today’s episode, we are talking about motor milestones in babies! Why is tummy time important? Why is it important for a baby not to skip crawling? What are some head-shape abnormalities? When should a baby start turning, crawling, or walking? What is W-sitting?
Some Key Points
Tummy time should begin right after birth
Turning, crawling, and walking all have a “range” when it comes to meeting the milestone. Kasha discusses when a parent should consider peaking with a physiotherapist
W-sitting may or may not cause problems in a baby depending on how long they sit in this position.
Create an environment where a baby can move around freely to help with motor development
If your baby is in their car seat or any other container-type item, after 20-30 min, remove them and keep them out for the same about of time.
