Key Takeaways: 1. Tone is the natural resting tension of your muscles. It helps your body be ready to move and maintain posture. There is a spectrum of tone. 2. Low tone (hypotonia) is when the muscles are more “floppy." 3. High tone (hypertonia) is when the muscles are tighter or stiffer.

Key Takeaways: 1. Floor time includes tummy time, back time, and interactive play. 2. Floor time helps babies build their muscles, improve coordination, and build early social skills. 3. Aim for a few 5-10 minute sessions throughout the day.

Key Takeaways: 1. Preventing harm is essential, as is encouraging curiosity and growth. 2. Falling and failing are important parts of learning. 3. There are many preventable injuries that can impact your child in the long term if there is not enough supervision.

Key Takeaways: 1. Flat feet, bow legs, in-toeing, and toe walking are normal in the first 2 years. 2. If you notice asymmetries between right and left side, follow up with your child’s pediatrician and/or pediatric physical therapist. 3. If the postures persistent beyond 2 years, seek out a pediatrician and/or pediatric physical therapist consultation.

Key Takeaways: 1. Sitting balance exercises strengthen muscles and prepares babies for crawling. 2. Change the base of support, apply perturbations, or make their seat uneven to challenge your baby's balance. 3. Falls are common and important for learning, but should be made safe with supervision and soft surroundings.

Key Takeaways: 1. W Sitting gives toddlers a wide base of support making balance easier for play. 2. Persistent W Sitting can put a strain on the hips, knees, and ankles. 3. Variety in sitting postures is important.

Key Takeaways: 1. Barefoot is good! 2. Some studies show better foot and ankle alignment and movement with barefoot play. 3. Shoes may be necessary for outdoor hazards or for orthotic treatment in rare cases.

Key Takeaways: 1. Pediatric physical therapists will do more detailed examination for infants flagged with delays by their pediatricians. 2. Home exercises with caregivers are vital for success. 3. Many factors can cause delays and not all will have a lasting impact on your baby, especially with early intervention.

Key Takeaways: 1. Crawling is no longer a CDC milestone due to lack of research support. 2. The importance of early mobility, in whatever form it takes, has research support. 3. PT's theorize crawling is important for vision, coordination, and muscle development.

Key Takeaways: 1. Tummy time is crucial in the early months of development. 2. Tummy time prevents flat head syndrome. 3. Tummy time provides gas relief.

Explore 5 creative ways to modify tummy time to make it more enjoyable and effective for your baby. From using props to changing positions, these tips help promote comfort, engagement, and fun in tummy time.