Head Shape & Positioning
Baby Flat Head (Plagiocephaly): Signs, Causes & Treatment
Baby flat head (plagiocephaly) affects nearly half of babies. Learn the causes, severity levels, and how a pediatric PT can help — from Dr. Kristi Brelsford.
Kristi Brelsford
Head Shape & Positioning
Baby Flat Head Helmet: A Guide to the First 4 Months
Wondering about a baby flat head helmet? Here's how I walk parents through the decision — what matters most in the first 4 months, and when repositioning alone is enough.
Head Shape & Positioning
Signs of Torticollis in a Baby: Treatment & When to See a PT
Wondering about the signs of torticollis in a baby? Here's what to look for at each age, plus how physical therapy treatment works and when to reach out.
Milestones & Motor Development
How to Start Tummy Time With a Newborn: A Pediatric PT's Guide
Here's how to start tummy time with a newborn — from chest-to-chest in the hospital to building up daily minutes by 2 months, plus what's normal at each stage.
Milestones & Motor Development
Gross Motor Milestones by Age: A Guide From Birth to 3 Years
See gross motor milestones by age from birth to 3 years, plus when delays are worth a closer look — as a pediatric PT and mom, here's what I watch for.
Newborn Care
Newborn Development Tips From a Pediatric Physical Therapist
Newborn development tips from a pediatric PT and mom: skin-to-skin, vision, floor time, baby wearing, and postpartum self-care.
Newborn Care
What Is a Baby Container? (And When to Use One)
What is a baby container? A pediatric PT explains strollers, swings, and bouncers, plus how to use them without limiting your baby's movement.