New Parent Mistakes That Can Lead to Developmental Delays

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my son was only in a “container” for my 10 min showers, and quick errands. the rest of his awake time was spent on the floor… he’s been crawling since 5 months and confidently walking since 10.5 months!

After 3 kids who all didnt crawl without help and walked super late, i feel like this is the missing piece. I will be conscious of limiting container use with #4 coming soon. Thank you so much!

Definitely. I had to start "laying" on my son at 8 months and having him struggle and push me off to build him up.

THANK YOU! The disease that is sitting all day is even grasping small children!

your channel has changed my life! first time mom w a 5 month old i watched so many of ur videos while i was pregnant her pediatrician always says how advanced she is thank you for all your tips and advice! truly does work cant wait to see how far she comes in the next few months

I 💯 agree with this. I preferred a playmat over a bouncer, and I believe thus truly made a difference for my daughter's muscle development.

So, I never restricted my sons movements from birth per your advice in previous videos. When he was awake, I would put him on the floor on a play mat and did lots of tummy time. His pushchair was a bassinet type, so he would still be able to move about while being on his back. From two months he was able to slowly push himself towards. At 4 months, he was sitting up. At 5 months, he was pushing crawling backwards. At 6 months, he was crawling properly on his hands and knees and had learned to stand. So I definitely agree with the advice.

This is so informative,, my 4 month old son actually dislikes being in a swing or chair for too long which is great plus I love to see him wiggle around 😊

This makes me feel better about holding my 2 month old like 90% of the time

Fantastic video and a must-watch for all new parents! The emphasis on minimizing 'container hopping' and encouraging floor play provides an essential foundation for healthy development. It's incredible how simple changes in our daily routines can significantly enhance our baby's physical and cognitive growth. I'd like to add a point about the importance of 'tummy time' for newborns, which complements the video's message wonderfully. Tummy time, when a baby is awake and supervised, is crucial for developing neck and shoulder muscles, improving motor skills, and preventing flat spots on the back of the head. Starting tummy time early, even for just a few minutes a day, and gradually increasing the duration can make a big difference in your baby's development. Additionally, engaging with your baby through face-to-face interaction, talking, singing, and reading during floor play can greatly boost cognitive and emotional development. These interactions not only strengthen your bond with your baby but also support language development and social skills. Thank you for sharing such invaluable insights and practical tips. Your guidance helps us create a nurturing environment that supports our little ones' growth and well-being.

This is super informative! Especially the sections on container hopping and positional plagiocephaly. I've shared your channel before with new parents because the information you share is really helpful, but I'd love to share it with my newsletter subscribers in the near future.🙂

Wow, as a Montessori infancy educator, I find this particular video of yours very educational!

This is good general advice, but I think people can take it the wrong way. Reaching baby milestones is not a race, and no one but you will remember if they rolled at 2 months or 4. As long as you don't do anything egregious or unsafe, it's totally fine to let your baby develop at his/her own pace. We did tummy time every wake period since day #1 (at our pediatrician's advice) and pretty much did everything that this video suggested. He hit all his motor milestones exactly at the median or a bit later: rolling back to front at 4.5m, sitting at 6.5m, crawling/cruising at 9m, walking at 14m. I think a lot is temperament: he's just very cautious and risk-averse (so are his parents).

This is a great video. I don’t believe in giving kids electronics they become hypnotized and numb! I don’t like to see it either but to each his own 🤷🏽‍♀️

Once I heard a doctor saying that a baby develops on the floor. I always kept my baby as much as possible on the floor. I don’t know if it’s related but he started to walk at 9.5 months. Edited to say I followed other tips from dr Emma like keeping baby barefoot at home for playtime and not teaching him to walk holding his hands. Also, this is only my experience and every baby is different.

We have a play pen on the floor for our little baby boy. He is seven months now. He is either in his pay and play crib with a breath through mattress to avoid suffocation which has now taught him how to pull himself up to stand. Or in his play pen on the floor. The play pen keeps him safe from the dog and anything small that could be on the rug. We can put his safe toys in there and he will play on his own throughout the day or nap in it. He crawls, pulls himself up to standing, etc. he only sits in his high chair to eat solids or watch me cook dinner, or he sits in his car seat but only for short car trips. I do take him in his stroller out for walks, but when we reach the duck pond or a place to see the ocean, I take him out to be held and talk to him and point things out, show him the ducks, let him touch the bark on trees or look at flowers up close. Curiosity and exploration is so important. The only TV our baby ever gets to watch is Baby Einstein. Not because we think it will make him smarter, but because it is mild and has short episodes.

Great video. I don't have kids, but I have friends who do. I've never thought about any of these things. Some are counterintuitive, so easy not notice, but make a lot of sense once you lay it out.

They didn't know about correcting the torticollis when I was a baby to the point that my neck ended up tilted on one side and I had to have surgery at 2yo. Thank you for educating parents on this now!

Very interesting. I would never even consider the hip development thing