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7 Reasons Not To Purchase A Bassinet Like This

1/10/2022

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Marketing teams in the baby gear industry are so good at taking advantage of new parents. They advertise all sorts of shiny promises like building stronger leg muscles, teaching a baby to sit or walk, and guaranteed sleep for parents. Of all of the infant devices and equipment marketed to parents, I truly can't think of one that is actually beneficial or necessary for a baby's development. Sleep positioners that harness or zip in a baby and jostle in response to a baby's movement or crying is no exception. Here are 7 reasons to consider not purchasing one. 

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Let Your Kiddo Go Naked! The Benefits Of Diaper-Free Time

6/10/2021

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It's a given that most babies wear diapers in western culture. But diapers may be trapping more than your baby's waste! Diapers are bulky and that bag of warm pee holds a baby’s hips wider than natural positioning. This can impact a baby’s mobility as they are learning to roll, crawl, and walk. Both disposable and cloth diapers have been scientifically shown to negatively affect an infant’s walking patterns. Read on to learn more...

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How to make messy play and little less.... messy.

4/15/2021

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Do you cringe at the thought of sensory bins and rice potentially going everywhere? Do finger (or toe!) paints cause immediate anxiety? I know so many moms who feel complete overwhelm by the thought of messy sensory play and the amount of prep work and cleanup that results. The solution is often avoiding it. But messy sensory play is so important for a child’s development! And there ARE ways to make it less messy and more tolerable for you, while still maintaining the awesome developments benefits it provides your kids.

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Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown: Which one is it?

3/31/2021

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Sensory meltdowns are often mistaken for tantrums, and for good reason! They look incredibly similar. But they are very different and it is important for us to know which one we are dealing with, so that we can identify our kids' needs and respond appropriately. Read on to learn how to identify whether it is a tantrum or sensory meltdown, triggers of sensory meltdowns, and what to do to help your child manage sensory stimuli and prevent meltdowns from happening.

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How to boost your child's development during your daily "have-to's"

2/16/2021

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One of the most relieving messages I give parents is that many of the motor skills we want our kids to develop are built into normal everyday activities. In other words, we can enrich the most mundane moments of the day with brain boosting elements that will further support your baby’s development of body awareness, motor planning, and motor skills. Without having to think about it too much! Here's how...

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Retained Primitive Reflexes: Could they be impacting your child's development?

1/10/2021

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You know those special moments when your baby wraps their teeny fingers around your thumb? Or the cute fencing position your baby gets into when they turn their head to the side? Those are 2 of the many primitive reflexes (palmar and asymmetric tonic neck reflex) your baby is born with. These reflexes typically disappear on their own, but sometimes they don't, and development can get hung up.

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How To Help Your Baby Learn To Crawl

8/1/2020

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Crawling seems to be one of the milestones that creates the most questions and concerns among parents. So, let's dive into it a little bit! When and how crawling develops, the experiences and skills your baby needs to master first, and what you can do to support the natural progression of crawling skills.

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6 Developmentally Beneficial Things You Want On Your Baby Registry

8/1/2020

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Gosh, how do you choose what to put on your baby registry when there are so many options out there!? And so many great marketing teams convincing you that you need lots of gadgets for your baby! Well, here are 6 things you will definitely want handy when baby arrives, all of which offer developmental benefits and great learning opportunities for your new nine pound nugget.

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5 Things You Don't Need On Your Baby Registry

7/24/2020

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It is so hard to know what you need in preparation for baby, what gear is the most beneficial for baby, and, on the other hand, what is just a really well marketed product? Especially if this is baby #1. There is a huge industry that takes advantage of new moms and moms-to-be wondering these things. But not you! Not this time! Because I am about to share with you 5 products you will now think twice about putting on your wish-list.

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20 Simple And Fun Core Strengthening Activities For Toddlers And Preschoolers

7/13/2020

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Have you ever heard the term postural stability? It is a fancy developmental term that isn't really talked about, until it becomes a problem. Postural stability is a child's ability to maintain an erect upright posture without fatiguing, which requires core strength! And having adequate core strength and postural stability is crucial for development to stay on track. Let's chat why core strength is important, signs your child may have poor postural stability, and activities you can do to boost stamina and strength.

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    Hi! Austen here. Pediatric OT obsessed with leggings and all things child development. Welcome to my journal! I hope to educate and empower parents and caregivers with science inspired insights, effective strategies, and confidence.

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