In this Episode

In today’s episode, we are talking about motor milestones in babies! Why is tummy time important? Why is it important for a baby not to skip crawling? What are some head-shape abnormalities? When should a baby start turning, crawling, or walking? What is W-sitting?

Some Key Points

Tummy time should begin right after birth
Turning, crawling, and walking all have a “range” when it comes to meeting the milestone. Kasha discusses when a parent should consider peaking with a physiotherapist
W-sitting may or may not cause problems in a baby depending on how long they sit in this position.
Create an environment where a baby can move around freely to help with motor development
If your baby is in their car seat or any other container-type item, after 20-30 min, remove them and keep them out for the same about of time.

About This Week's Guest

Kasha Pyka is a bubbly and energetic Physiotherapist who has always had a keen interest in working with children, even before starting her career. This all started in her 10-year role as a camp counsellor and director, where she worked with a vast group of young athletes and dancers creating educational and recreational activities for them. Since beginning her career, Kasha has expanded her skills to help children of all ages and stages. Her passion has been with working with infants; when it comes to torticollis, plagiocephaly, and developmental delay.