The early years of a child’s life are very important for their health and development. Babies and toddlers develop at their own rate, but sometimes they may be slower to reach their milestones. This may be due to a number of different reasons but the way your baby moves and learns is just as important as the milestone. If you are concerned about your baby or toddlers development we have experienced therapists to help you and your baby.
Is your baby...
- turning their head only one way or holding their head tilted? This can be due to positional torticollis and can lead to a misshapen head (plagiocephaly)
- using two hands to reach and grasp toys?
- struggling to roll or sit independently?
- able to save themselves when they fall or topple over while sitting?
- bottom shuffling?
- Do you have concerns regarding their walking gait?
- Do you have concerns regarding their play and interaction with other children?
Quick Milestone Check
- Rolling both directions 3-6 months
- Sitting supported 6 months
- Sitting unsupported 9 months
- Moving in and out of sitting 9-10 months
- Crawling 8-12 months
- Pulling to stand 7-10 months
- Walking by self 18 months
Please remember
all babies develop at their own pace.
We offer a variety of options to support your baby and toddler’s development including:
- an assessment where we observe your baby/toddler play and move.
- regular reviews or re-assessments to ensure your baby/toddler is continuing to make progress with their development.
- home programmes.
- visits to childcare centres.
We have created a fun and safe environment, with educational and developmental toys plus climbing equipment and swings, that caters for all age ranges and ability levels.
We use a family / whanau centred approach to set realistic goals for your baby/ toddler.
A collaborative therapy approach is important to us. We are able to link in with other private and public healthcare providers, as well as your baby/ toddlers childcare centre to ensure carry over of goals and treatment advice.