Babies and toddlers (0 to 3 years): movement and development

Why parents come

Most children develop at their own pace, and the ranges are wide. Asking early is never a mistake.

• Your baby does not like tummy time
• Rolling, sitting or crawling seems late
• Your toddler is not walking yet, or often walks on tiptoes
• Your baby was born early and you would like a check
• The body seems very stiff or very floppy, or one side is used much more than the other
• You have questions about walkers, screens or floor time

Good to know for parents

• Floor play matters: for babies who are not yet moving around, the WHO recommends at least 30 minutes of tummy time a day, spread through the day
• Some healthy babies never crawl, and that is fine
• Most children walk alone between 12 and 15 months. If your child is not walking by 18 months, talk to your paediatrician
• Baby walkers do not help babies walk, may delay walking and cause many injuries
• Born early? Use the corrected age (counted from the due date) until about 2 years
• For babies under one year, the WHO recommends no screen time. Video calls with family are fine

What we do together

A play-based check of how your baby moves and plays, then simple ideas for home: positions, toys, floor time and how to help without rushing. Parents are always part of the session.

Good to know

I describe how your baby moves and plays. I do not diagnose: if something needs a medical opinion, I will tell you, and you can talk to your paediatrician.