Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela

. Ditch the "One Long Session" Approach Do not try to get all your minutes done in one or two long blocks. Instead, spread short, successful sessions throughout the day. A 2-minute session after every diaper change adds up quickly without ever pushing your baby to the point of a meltdown. 2. Mix In Strategic Propped Breaks If your baby's neck muscles are fatiguing but they still want to play, prop them up! Using a small rolled towel under their chest or a specific PT-approved positioning...

How Visual Tracking Prepares the Brain for Movement Practicing eye tracking before and during floor play centers your baby's nervous system. When your baby tracks a toy upward, it naturally triggers the neck muscles to lift the head. When they track a toy to the left or right, it initiates a subtle weight shift in their spine. Essentially, eye tracking activates the core muscles and primes the body for total-body movement. Two Ways to Practice Eye Tracking Today Before Tummy Time: Hold a...

1. Check Their Tummy Time Posture Positioning is absolutely everything. If your baby’s elbows are tucked too far back behind their shoulders, or if their pelvis is tilted incorrectly, lifting that heavy head becomes nearly impossible. Making sure their elbows are tucked right under their shoulders gives them a stable base to push up from. 2. Ease Body Tension First Babies can experience tightness in their neck, shoulders, and spine (often from their position in utero or birth). Forcing a...