First, your baby’s rolling, then sitting, and now trying to crawl. All of these development skills build on each other and take time to integrate.
Help them out by trying these tips:
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Development Milestones
Crawling 101
Your baby has nailed a good number of developmental milestones so far. They have worked really hard to battle gravity, get themselves off the ground, roll over, and sit up. Now, it’s time to move!
But, what does that look like and would it be crawling? Here’s what you need to know about moving about on hands and knees and everything in between.
Continue readingLet’s Sit for a Minute: Sitting Exercises
Sitting up takes practice, patience, and ample opportunities for your baby to make it happen. Here’s a couple tips to help them along the way:
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Once your baby starts rolling, their new-found movements will support the next set of motor milestones, like sitting up all by themselves.
How can I tell if my baby hit their sitting milestone?
Although this may seem self-explanatory, there are a few accepted definitions. Sitting independently, as defined in the US, is the ability to maintain an upright, seated position for an extended period of time without support. However, others would say it is when a baby can maneuver themselves into (and out of) an upright sitting position without help.
Continue readingLet’s Get Rolling: Activities for Rolling Over
Rolling over is the first major motor milestone that your baby will conquer. If they need a bit of help, try these activities with them.
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