Developmental Delays
We specialize in supporting infants from birth to 3 years as they grow and develop through crucial early milestones. We work closely with parents to guide babies through their first steps, tummy time, sitting, crawling, and walking. By providing personalized strategies and exercises, we ensure babies reach developmental milestones in a fun, supportive, and engaging way, laying the foundation for healthy growth and motor development.
What Does Therapy Look Like for an Infant?
PLAY-BASED
INDIVIDUALIZED
FAMILY CENTERED
We use play-based interventions, exercises, and family education to target these developmental areas. Early intervention is crucial for optimizing developmental outcomes, as addressing any delays or challenges during the first two years of life can significantly enhance future milestones.
If you have specific concerns about a child's development, therapists can conduct developmental screenings and provide strategies tailored to the child's needs. This often includes collaboration with parents to ensure that therapy goals are integrated into daily routines and environments
Possible Concerns We See Daily with Babies & Toddlers
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Baby may look to one side also known as Torticollis (ASAP)
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Baby has head flattening (ASAP prior to 5 mo)
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Baby feels very floppy or stiff
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Trouble lifting head during tummy time (by 3 mo)
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Delayed Milestones (If your child is not consistently performing the skill by the age listed & there is concern reach out)
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Rolling belly to/from back (by 6 mo)
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Sitting Independently (by 7 mo)
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Crawling (by 9-10 mo)
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Standing (by 13 mo)
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Walking (by 15-16 mo)
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Jumping (by 26 months)
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Motor skills are asymmetrical/uses one side of body more than the other (not in regard to hand preference)
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Child walks on their toes more than 80% of the time over 2 years of age
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In-toeing or out-toeing causing tripping/falling
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Neurological deficits impairing functional mobility
Track Your Babies Milestones
It’s important to understand when your baby is expected to reach key milestones, but with so much conflicting information online, it can be hard to know what’s accurate.
Use this therapist-guided Milestone Tracker as a helpful reference, but remember, it’s only a developmental guide—every baby grows at their own pace.
Reach out to Dr. Nikki with questions on your child's development today!
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