Dr. Nurture: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Lactation, and Bonding

11: Simple Household Items That Can Support Motor Development


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This episode dives into 3 simple objects that you probably already have in your home and how they can be leveraged as tools for supporting the development of motor skills. We talk about how couch cushions can be used to milestones such as transitions in/out of sitting, crawling, weight bearing through arms, knees, or feet, and more! Water bottles can also be used as means of developing fine motor strength and coordination. And the last item--spoons!--can be used to foster both gross and fine motor development. Tune into this episode to learn specific strategies for how to make these strategies work for you and your little one!

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Dr. Nurture: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Lactation, and BondingBy Macy Bassler, PT, DPT, CBS