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First of all if you are reading this I wish you huge congratulations on the birth of your little one or on the upcoming arrival of your new bundle of joy!!!
If I’m honest folks, the birth of a new baby and all the adjustments that go with it are well…….interesting to say the least and most definitely a game changer on life as we previously knew it!!Quite often for new parents….or even second/third time rounders….we are not quite sure what to expect of our baby in those first few months so the thought around this blog is to give you a little insight as to what to expect from a physical point of view. It is also to give you some ideas of what to introduce with your little one in order to best prepare them for getting on the move in months to come.
What should I expect to see developing during this stage:
What should I encourage during this stage:
Whilst tummy time is so important, lots of parents can find this a little overwhelming. My best advice to you is to do small bits little and often and remember your baby lying on your chest is also classified as tummy time.
For the sake of ease and to give you a visual aid, I have included a link to a YouTube video I made this year centered around Ideas for Play with your 0-3 Month Old.
For more information about this, ideas for tummy time and more tips around baby/child development please follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thechildrensphysioireland/ or check out my website for further details https://www.thechildrensphysioireland.ie/ Wishing you the best of luck with your newest and most exciting adventure!!
Aoife Xx