To encourage your child’s healthy development from birth to six months of age, our expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists offer some helpful strategies: 1) Provide many opportunities for your child to explore their environment. This can be achieved through floor time on a blanket or mat. A firm support surface provides important information to your baby as they learn how to move their bodies against gravity. 1)
Incorporate tummy time throughout the day. This position can be made easier by placing a small towel roll under your baby’s chest to assist them in lifting their head and shoulders. Tummy time is an essential ingredient for the development of future motor skills, such as standing and walking.