Supporting Baby’s Physical Development Including Sitting, Crawling & Standing (6-12 Months)
14 reviews
From 6–12 months, babies will achieve many of the firsts parents look forward to the most — things like sitting independently, crawling, and pulling to stand. In this class, you’ll learn how to engage with your baby during this crucial time to stimulate their brain and physical development and get activity ideas and tips for how to play and bond with your baby.
Covered in this class
- - How to play with your baby to support their motor development
- Independent sitting & how to help baby take in their surroundings in a new way
- Crawling & and how to encourage this new mobility
- Standing with and without support
- Mastering transitions — how to help baby move into and out of positions
- Fine motor skills: How babies are beginning to use their hands to manipulate or move objects
Lessons
Meet the instructor
Brita DeStefano is a pediatric physical therapist who specializes in working with infants and toddlers. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Emory University and completed her residency in pediatric physical therapy through the University of Central Arkansas. A parent of two herself, Brita is passionate about helping parents encourage their children's development through play.
Brita DeStefano, DPT, PCS
Reviews
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Loved this one!
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Cameron H
It was very informative and excellent Class!
Our Baby is running🏃all over the place!
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