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Let’s talk floor time

Sent: Mar 08, 2024

Hey Friend, More floor time, more milestones - From loungers to bouncers, there are a million options to help keep your little one entertained. But experts agree that the best choice for milestone development is floor time.

Meet Halie McClaran. Mom and parenting expert. A pediatric physical therapist and doctor of physical therapy, Halie sat down with us to discuss why floor play is so important for a growing baby. Is floor time better than bouncers, swings, or loungers? From a development point of view, floor time really helps with new gross motor skills and muscle strengthening (needed to roll, sit up, and crawl). It also promotes balance, cognitive development, and spatial awareness. You can use baby ‘containers’, but I recommend sticking to a max of 20 minutes at a time to prevent container baby syndrome; How early can babies start independent floor time? Supervised tummy time should start as early as the day you bring your little one home! More independent floor time can start a little later, around 6-8 weeks, when baby is more alert and interactive; Can I use an infant pillow to make floor time more comfortable? Pillows can limit your baby’s ability to move their head and also carry a risk of suffocation. I never recommended using a pillow. Instead, try something like a cushioned play mat (I love Toki Mats!) to provide a safe, soft, and comfortable surface. - READ MORE, Friend

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