Perfect for parents trying to uncover what might be blocking their child from rolling back to belly, belly to back, or both on their own. Get the rolling checklist make sure your baby is knocking off all the building blocks they need to roll back to belly and belly to back with these easy to navigate checklist (one for each direction!).  First name Email address Let us know more about you My baby is 3-6 Months My baby is 6-9 Months I am a Pediatric Therapist or Healthcare Provider Get on the list Thank you! Check your email for the checklist ..read more

Perfect for parents trying to uncover what might be blocking their child from walking on their own. Get the walking checklist make sure your baby is knocking off all the building blocks they need to walk on their own without holding on with this easy to navigate checklist.  First name Email address Let us know more about you My baby is 9-11 Months My baby is 12-16 Months My baby is 16+ Months I am a Pediatric Therapist or Healthcare Provider grab the downloads Thank you! Check your email for the checklist ..read more

   this blog contains affiliate links Hey there! I’m Dr. Lauren Baker, a pediatric physical therapist and today we are diving into the world of newborn movement. We’re all about nurturing your little one’s physical development right from the start, especially because I often hear parents talk about how tough it can be to know exactly how to play with a newborn. I’m here to share a super simple exercise that’s perfect for newborns up to four or five month olds. This routine is all about ensuring symmetrical movement and laying a strong foundation for future milestones like rolling, al ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links In this blog post we are going to go over how to check for infant neck strength, in infants 3 months+, as well as the best markers for infants < 3 months for neck strength. We are also going to go over torticollis and plagiocephaly (head shape/head flatness) because these both can influence neck strength in infants significantly and all parents need to screen their infants for Torticollis and Plagiocephaly from day one. Torticollis: A Quick Overview First things first, let's talk about torticollis. This condition involves a tilt to one side ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links Today, we’re going over how to help our adorable little ones master the art of rolling over from their back to their belly. Back to belly rolling occurs between 4-6 months, but often if a little is struggling or not showing signs of rolling on their own at 5 months, that is a great time to start strategic proactive play. Rolling is a milestone that sets the stage for many future achievements, and I'm here, your pediatric physical therapy bestie to guide you through it with ease and confidence. Understanding Rolling Back to Belly First off, it's ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links I'm beyond excited to share something that's been a labor of love and anticipation for me. My fourth book, "Tummy Time and Learning to Roll," has officially launched on Amazon! The video linked below is my launch video when the book was first live on Amazon in October 2023. I hope you enjoy this look back in time at what it was like to launch my fourth book as well as how it can help parents help their babies learn to roll over. This journey of creating a resource for both ambitious parents and pediatric healthcare providers has been incredibly ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links ? Hello everyone! This is a blog post based on the youtube live I did to celebrate unboxing my new book: Tummy Time and Learning to Roll: A Baby Development Book for Ambitious Parents and Pediatric Healthcare Providers in October 2023! When I initially did the youtube live to share the moment with my channel and subscribers, it was quite an adventure with technology (I mean of course!). I loved sharing my new book with them and I am excited to share it here with you as well. To watch the unboxing of my new book, "Tummy Time and Learning to Roll ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links Hey there ? parents and caregivers! I'm Dr. Lauren Baker, your go-to pediatric physical therapist, and today, I'm diving into a topic that many of you have asked about: When should your baby start rolling over? I'm excited to share everything you need to know to support your baby's developmental journey, so let’s roll ;) Understanding the Rolling Milestone Rolling over, both from the belly to back and back to belly, is a significant milestone in your baby's development. It marks the beginning of your little one exploring the world around them i ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links A lot of parents are googling, “is rolling a milestone for babies?” And I am here to help you answer that question. ? Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren Baker, a pediatric physical therapist and I believe the more educated eyeballs we have on our babies, the better off our babies are. I do that through blogs like this on the website and youtube videos, so make sure to check out the full youtube video down below for the most comprehensive information. The Importance of Rolling First things first, let's address the burning question: Is rolling a milestone? Absol ..read more

    this blog contains affiliate links Today, I'm excited to share with you some invaluable insights on a topic that can make parents a little worried: helping your baby roll from belly to back, especially if they are 5 months old and not yet doing this milestone on their own! This essential milestone can sometimes be a puzzle, but this blog post will hopefully fill in some gaps. The youtube video linked below, is the most comprehensive conversation on the topic, so make sure to watch the video. If we haven’t met yet, Hi! I’m Dr. Baker, a pediatric physical therapist, who helps chil ..read more