Tummy Time, Sitting, Rolling, Walking: Milestones Made Simple with Milestones & Motherhood | Episode 32

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If you've ever found yourself Googling "when should my baby roll over?" or stressing about tummy time, this one's for you. In this episode, I sat down with the incredible Dr. KC Rickerd, a pediatric physical therapist with nearly 15 years of experience specializing in the development of babies from birth to three years old, wife and mama to three, and founder of Milestones and Motherhood - where she helps parents ditch the worry and enjoy the journey.

In this conversation, we discuss early baby milestones and development, the importance of free floor time, and how to worry less while enjoying more. Dr. KC also breaks down the myths and realities of milestones, the role of baby containers, and why crawling is a crucial milestone to monitor. Tune into this episode for practical tips to foster your child's development without feeling overwhelmed.

What’s inside this episode:

1. Baseline Knowledge is Power:Get familiar with milestone ranges to avoid unnecessary worry. Most babies figure it out with free floor time and exploration.
2. Mini Stones Matter:Don't fixate on the big ones only, like rolling or walking - celebrate the building blocks.
3. Containers in Moderation:Use them when needed, but balance with tummy time and play to support development.
4. Trust Your Intuition:If something feels off, advocate early. But if your baby is progressing on their own norm, give yourself grace.

More from Dr. KC Rickerd, PT, DPT:

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5. Follow her on Instagram:@milestones.and.motherhood

Helpful Timestamps:

1. 01:23 Introducing Dr. KC Rickerd
2. 06:19 Navigating Baby Milestones
3. 12:49 The Role of Baby Containers
4. 21:15 Understanding Milestone Checklists
5. 25:35 The Importance of Mini Milestones
6. 28:08 Concerns About Crawling and Development
7. 30:49 Trusting Your Parental Intuition
8. 36:09 Practical Tips for Encouraging Milestones
9. 40:08 Resources and Final Thoughts

About your host:

🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.

For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.

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