My Child Is W-Sitting. Is It Really So Harmful?
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)2021-02-21T09:39:18-05:00My child W-Sits. Is It Really So Harmful? It Can Be. W-sitting is when a child sits on the floor with his or her [...]
Are Exersaucers And Jolly Jumpers Safe?
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)2021-02-21T10:00:22-05:00I'm often asked as a pediatric physiotherapist, “Can I use a bumbo, floor-seat, exersaucer, jolly-jumper with my baby?” This is a highly controversial topic in the therapy world, and quite often a polarizing one. Over the years, even my own opinion has changed as I’ve grown as a therapist and become a mother myself. Here's my answer ...
At What Age Do Babies Sit?
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)2019-12-22T12:57:07-05:00At What Age Do Babies Sit? Babies begin to sit anywhere from 4-6 months, with independent sitting emerging closer to 6 months. [...]
At What Age Do Babies Crawl?
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)2019-12-22T12:59:46-05:00At what age to babies crawl? Crawling, or any form of locomotion typically emerges between 7-11 months. Types of Crawling There are various forms [...]
What is Flat Head Syndrome in Babies?
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)2021-02-21T09:20:59-05:00What is plagiocephaly (baby head shape flattening)? Plagiocephaly is a fancy term for flat head syndrome. There are actually 2 types: plagiocephaly (where one side of the head is flatter than the other, commonly associated with torticollis), and brachycephaly (flat head across the whole back of the skull).
