The Ups and Downs of Motherhood Becoming a Mom As Mother’s Day approaches, my own journey to motherhood has been on my mind. When I was pregnant with my first baby, I wasn’t expecting to be as sick as I was. I had severe morning, noon and night sickness throughout my entire pregnancy, and during …
The ABC’s of Plagiocephaly (Infant Flat Head Syndrome) Here is an all-too-common scenario we hear from new parents we hear all the time. The couple finds out they are pregnant with their first baby. They set up the beautiful nursery, go to all the doctor’s appointments and read everything they can about bringing home a …
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All Things Sensory Jennifer was able to join The Sensory Project on their podcast to discuss plagiocephaly, torticollis and infant development. Take a look at what they said below and give the podcast a listen! Awesome info! “Today we have an incredible conversation with Jennifer Barnard, an Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to the prevention …
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Plagio Pillows Plagio pillows are everywhere. All different sizes, shapes, designs, price points and promises. They claim to prevent a baby’s head from getting flat and/or “fix” the head shape if it is already flat. We know what happens. You are up late at night, searching Amazon to find answers about infant flat head …
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The Newborn Stage When I was pregnant with my first child, I struggled to figure out exactly what I would really need. Reading through every article I could find online, talking with friends who had recently had babies, and even following general suggestion lists through local stores for registry items made for even more confusion. …
This little one was referred to us at 2 months of age (left before picture). After 2 months of working with our wonderful therapist Vanesa, and lots of dedication and hard work from the family, this little one has a beautiful round noggin’! Repositioning and treating the torticollis has some pretty results! 😉 …
With the Rock N Play recall this year, families are now more than ever aware of all the PRODUCTS available for baby, and looking for the best alternatives to the RNP. But what if I were to tell you the best place for baby to “hang out” is actually on the floor…not in a swing? …
Jennifer Barnard of Baby Begin is back on the Podcast! Jennifer is a Pediatric OT who has worked with over 8,000 babies!! Inside this episode we cover everything from swaddles, signs of rolling, how to transition baby out of the swaddle, why you shouldn’t use the Magic Merlin suit, and what OTs really think about …
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Let’s talk about ALIGNMENT! When babies are in containers- it is sooooo important to make sure the hips, chest, neck, and head are all in alignment or straight. Often (as demonstrated in the pictures), their little bodies become contorted and if they have neck tightness (also known as torticollis), they will stay in that same …
A good day-time alternative to your typical “containers” is a baby carrier. Containers can be things like carseats, bouncy seats, swings, or anything that limits your baby’s mobility. The benefits include – vestibular stimulation, extra bonding with parent, calming for baby and parent, baby upright (good for reflux babies), decreased incidence of skull flattening, boosts …
