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TRENDING, BUT DANGEROUS: Why Babies Should NOT be Swung Upside Down!
A concerning trend on social media is encouraging parents to hang their baby’s upside down or swing them by their legs to soothe them or help them calm or sleep. Fun classes that include tumbling for older kids are now tending for infants and babies. However, all of these practices can be extremely dangerous for infants and babies. To ensure your baby's well-being, always rely on safe, evidence-based methods for soothing, bonding and playing. Try to avoid trendy unproven techniques. Consult a trusted source, like your pediatrician or an experienced pediatric therapist, for advice on safe developmental stimulation and calming strategies.
SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BABY REGISTRY: FOUR COMMON ITEMS NOT REGISTER WORTHY
Preparing for a new little person is both exciting and overwhelming. Everyone has an opinion on what you need, including the baby product industry, which is currently valued at $215 Billion and projected to grow. So, take it from a pediatric physical therapist, who sees both the benefits and the aftermath of baby product choices, less is more!
TUMMY TIME — A BABY BOOTCAMP WORKOUT
Tummy time is one of the best whole-body activities for your baby’s early development, unfortunately their belly is often not a favorite position. Tummy time is a workout because babies typically spend more time in baby equipment than on the floor developing motor skills.