What Is Sensory Processing & Why Does It Matter for Babies?

Meta Description: Sensory processing affects how your baby experiences the world. Learn what’s typical and when therapy can help.

Every moment of your baby’s day—snuggling, feeding, being rocked, or playing—is shaped by how their brain ...

Introducing solids can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming! It’s one of those milestones that looks different for every baby. While many babies are ready around 6 months of age, it’s less about hitting a date on the calendar and more about noticing the developmental signs of readiness.

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Many babies develop flat spots on their heads—often called plagiocephaly—in the first few months of life. Because a baby’s skull bones are still soft and flexible, and they spend much of their time on their backs or in reclined positions, a little flatness is common. In many cases, it’s mild and imp...

Why Crawling Still Matters (Even if Your Doctor Says It’s Optional)

(Is Crawling Important? Understanding Motor Milestones)

If your baby scoots on their bottom or goes straight to walking, you might hear, “It’s fine! Crawling isn’t even a milestone anymore.”
But here’s the truth: crawling plays a ...

Tongue ties (and lip ties) occur when tight tissue under the tongue or upper lip restricts movement. This can affect feeding, breathing, posture, and even development.

Some early signs include:

• Difficulty latching or staying latched

• Clicking, gulping, or leaking milk while feeding

• Re...

Therapy intensives are short, focused bursts of therapy—typically daily sessions over one to three weeks—designed to help your child make big gains in a short amount of time.

These intensives can be helpful when:

• Your child is close to meeting a milestone but needs a boost

• You’re travelin...

As a pediatric occupational therapists, we help children do the everyday activities that support learning, play, and development. While physical therapy often focuses on gross motor skills like crawling or walking, occupational therapy (OT) zooms in on fine motor skills, self-care, and how children ...