Tiny Steps, Big Milestones: How Occupational Therapy Helps Babies Learn to Walk
Walking is one of the most exciting milestones in a baby’s first year of life. As parents, you eagerly anticipate those first steps, but for some infants, learning to walk comes with challenges. Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in supporting gross motor development, ensuring that babies gain the strength, coordination, and confidence needed to take their first independent steps.
Why Crawling Is an Important Developmental Milestone
Crawling is a major milestone in infant development, but it’s more than just a step toward walking. It plays a vital role in strengthening muscles, improving coordination, and even enhancing brain development. While some babies may skip crawling, research suggests that this movement offers unique benefits that support motor skills, learning, and sensory processing.
Why Does My Baby Put Everything in Their Mouth?
Why Does My Baby Put Everything in Their Mouth?
“Paced Bottle Feeding”: Is It Necessary for Your Baby?
Paced bottle feeding- what is it and do you need to do it?
