Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
This go-to podcast for new parents offers expert advice, practical tips, and thoughtful discussions about all things baby-related!
New parents will be armed and ready to tackle any niggling or overwhelming concerns they may have about their babies.
Hosted by a paediatric physiotherapist (and mum!) with more than 20 years experience working with babies and children, this podcast dives into the unique challenges and joys of caring for newborns and infants.
Have you been googling any of the following?
* How to do tummy time?
* Should I swaddle my newborn?
* How to fix a flat head in babies
* Why won't my baby sleep?
* Reasons for late walking in babies
* What is hypermobility?
Google no more! Whether you're a first time parent or adding to your family, Best for Baby will answer all your baby questions.
With real-life tips, interviews with healthcare professionals and parents, this podcast empowers parents with the knowledge they need to give their baby the best start in life.
Tune in weekly for thoughtful advice and support, tailored to help you navigate your baby's first year with confidence and ease.
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Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
E13: Skipping Crawling, Bottom Shuffling and Bunny Hopping: When should you worry?
In this episode, Lisa answers one of the most common questions parents ask: Does my baby need to crawl?
Lisa also breaks down the real developmental benefits of crawling, why some babies skip it entirely, and when (and if!) you should be concerned. She explains typical crawling patterns, unusual crawling styles, bottom shuffling and bunny hopping, and how these relate to your baby’s muscle tone, sensory processing, coordination and motor planning.
You’ll learn:
✨ Why reciprocal crawling is so beneficial for strength, balance, proprioception and brain development
✨ When asymmetrical or “quirky” crawling is completely normal
✨ Why some babies skip crawling but still walk perfectly on time
✨ Early signs that a physio or osteopath might be helpful
✨ What to do if your baby never crawled — including fun, effective ways to build shoulder stability, core strength, sensory awareness, fine motor coordination and bilateral integration at any age.
This episode is packed with reassurance, clarity and actionable ideas, reminding you that movement should always feel playful, positive and empowering for your child.
Links mentioned:
Vibration toy for young babies: Here
Vibration toy for toddlers/older children: Here
I am an Amazon Affiliate and as such will receive a small commission for the sale of these products, however I do not endorse any product I have not personally used with great success!
Please also refer to my episodes on how to help your baby crawl from my Developmental Activities Miniseries: MS 2: E3 and E4.
Connect with Lisa here!
For help on:
Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!
Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!