New Parent Mistakes That Can Lead to Developmental Delays

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After 3 kids who all didnt crawl without help and walked super late, i feel like this is the missing piece. I will be conscious of limiting container use with #4 coming soon. Thank you so much!

This is so informative,, my 4 month old son actually dislikes being in a swing or chair for too long which is great plus I love to see him wiggle around 😊

your channel has changed my life! first time mom w a 5 month old i watched so many of ur videos while i was pregnant her pediatrician always says how advanced she is thank you for all your tips and advice! truly does work cant wait to see how far she comes in the next few months

This is super informative! Especially the sections on container hopping and positional plagiocephaly. I've shared your channel before with new parents because the information you share is really helpful, but I'd love to share it with my newsletter subscribers in the near future.🙂

So, I never restricted my sons movements from birth per your advice in previous videos. When he was awake, I would put him on the floor on a play mat and did lots of tummy time. His pushchair was a bassinet type, so he would still be able to move about while being on his back. From two months he was able to slowly push himself towards. At 4 months, he was sitting up. At 5 months, he was pushing crawling backwards. At 6 months, he was crawling properly on his hands and knees and had learned to stand. So I definitely agree with the advice.

This is good general advice, but I think people can take it the wrong way. Reaching baby milestones is not a race, and no one but you will remember if they rolled at 2 months or 4. As long as you don't do anything egregious or unsafe, it's totally fine to let your baby develop at his/her own pace. We did tummy time every wake period since day #1 (at our pediatrician's advice) and pretty much did everything that this video suggested. He hit all his motor milestones exactly at the median or a bit later: rolling back to front at 4.5m, sitting at 6.5m, crawling/cruising at 9m, walking at 14m. I think a lot is temperament: he's just very cautious and risk-averse (so are his parents).

Your videos and some i saw on tiktok before my 11 month old was born really promoted floor and tummy time and i really went for it! Yes i still use containers especially now that he is very mobile and in everything but his early days i tried to keep it to a minimum despite both grandmas had a lot to say about this haha but! He starting moving around really quick! ❤

I 💯 agree with this. I preferred a playmat over a bouncer, and I believe thus truly made a difference for my daughter's muscle development.

Thanks so much for sharing this very important information. It’s more than helpful ❤️🙏🏾

Fantastic video and a must-watch for all new parents! The emphasis on minimizing 'container hopping' and encouraging floor play provides an essential foundation for healthy development. It's incredible how simple changes in our daily routines can significantly enhance our baby's physical and cognitive growth. I'd like to add a point about the importance of 'tummy time' for newborns, which complements the video's message wonderfully. Tummy time, when a baby is awake and supervised, is crucial for developing neck and shoulder muscles, improving motor skills, and preventing flat spots on the back of the head. Starting tummy time early, even for just a few minutes a day, and gradually increasing the duration can make a big difference in your baby's development. Additionally, engaging with your baby through face-to-face interaction, talking, singing, and reading during floor play can greatly boost cognitive and emotional development. These interactions not only strengthen your bond with your baby but also support language development and social skills. Thank you for sharing such invaluable insights and practical tips. Your guidance helps us create a nurturing environment that supports our little ones' growth and well-being.

As a first-time mother-to-be, I have been watching your videos so much. Your channel is one of a few trustworthy sources with all the evidence-based information. I would like to ask if you can do a video on second language learning. I and my husband are not-so-fluent English speakers. How can we teach our infant or at least expose him to English at home, without hiring a native English-speaking nanny or using any 'language learning' videos? Thank you so much!!

Wow i have learnt a lot thanks so much.❤❤❤

My son (10 months) never liked containers. He strted walking at 10 months. Hes everywhere and anywhere. Its alot of work but my fiancé and i love it

I always just placed him on his mat, gave him a lot of space so he at 7 months is rolling, sitting, almost crawling...he moves SO MUCH! reaches for everything and basically goes anywhere he wants, we have only used his baby swing for short periods of time and on very specific moments, i always took care of switching him each week on his basinet so he would turn to look at me, like i didn't know this things were important, but kinda seemed to make sense to do them this way on instict...

Thanks for this!!!

Interesting ❤ I've learnt some mistakes I need to correct now.

with your advices my baby girl was normal walking at 8 mo, thank you! ❤

THANK YOU!

Hey Emma I like watching your videos because they always teach me something new. I notice that my baby loves to play and crawl all over the floor. I just wish i could bring him to someone elses house because theres not very much room in the room I stay at.