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How can I incorporate fine motor activities into gross motor play for my toddler?
Our favorite way at the moment is to let them draw and paint on vertical surfaces (we paste the paper on walls). But this is getting old for my two toddlers and we would like to alternate between activities. What else can we do?Asked 7 months ago
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How can I encourage my baby to crawl on different surfaces, like grass or carpet?
My baby hates grass and carpet but our living room has carpet and we spend lots of time outdoors - so grass is not avoidable. I don't want to overload her senses but I would like he to get used to grass. Asked 7 months ago
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What are the benefits of babywearing for gross motor development?
I don't really see moms babywearing all that often anymore but traditionally it is known to have positive effects like preventing flat head syndrome and reducing reflux. I am very much into babywearing but would like to know if it aids in the development of gross motor skills in any way? Asked 7 months ago
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How can I encourage my baby to reach and grab for objects?
Hello. We try to put toys around her and hope she would reach and grab them but she doesn't. She is 5 months old and puts her hands out for her bottle and pacifier. What else can we do? Asked 7 months ago
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My toddler is struggling with throwing and catching, any suggestions?
He is 16 months now and from what I've read he should be able to throw and catch already - even if it isn't perfect. How can I encourage this? We play throw and catch on the regular but are there some other tips?Asked 7 months ago
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What are the signs that my baby is ready to start walking?
How do I know when my baby is ready to start walking? He is 9 months old now and is an avid crawler. He has started to reach for furniture etc. and I read this as a sign that he is trying to pull himself up to stand. Is this correct? What are the other signs?Asked 7 months ago
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What are some tips for promoting tummy time and strengthening my baby's core muscles?
I've just started tummy time with my baby girl and I was wondering how I could best support this exercise and if there are other exercises we could implement into our daily routines? Asked 7 months ago
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What are some age-appropriate gross motor activities for my 9-month-old?
Hello. We are currently teaching him how to wave goodbye. He has already started moving around all by himself (with our support and supervision). But we wanted to know of other activities we can incorporate into his day to support his development. Any ideas?Asked 7 months ago
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What are some safe ways to help my baby practice standing and cruising?
My little boy is 9 months old and has just started pulling himself up and cruising. How can I keep him safe during this stage? We already keep him barefoot and we make sure all objects surrounding him is reachable. Asked 7 months ago
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Is it normal for my toddler to skip crawling and go straight to walking?
My baby is at the stage where she is trying to use her legs to move around. But it seems that she's more interested in planting her feet on the ground than she is to use her knees to crawl. Will it affect her development if she does not crawl before she walks?Asked 7 months ago
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