The Conscious Indian Mama

Baby Development Milestones Explained: Crawling, Walking & Red Flags | ft. Megha Arora | Ep 15


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Is your baby meeting their milestones on time? Wondering if skipping a milestone, walking late, or not enjoying tummy time is a red flag? This episode has all the answers you’ve been looking for!
In this conversation with Megha, a physiotherapist & child development expert, we break down everything parents need to know about developmental milestones: when to expect them, what to do if your baby is delayed, and how you can support your child’s growth naturally at home.
This episode is a complete guide for parents who want to understand their baby’s journey – with practical tips, expert insights, and simple ways to support development.


Chapters:

00:00 – Preview

00:56 – Meet Megha – physiotherapist & child development expert

01:40 – Megha’s journey

05:15 – What are developmental milestones?

06:53 – Milestones explained by age

12:41 - Do we need walkers?

16:33 – How parents can spot red flags in development

19:46 – Rolling, sitting, crawling & walking milestones (by age)

20:48 – Is skipping milestones good or bad?

24:42 – What parents can do to support milestones

26:11 – Should babies walk by their 1st birthday?

28:59 – Do boys walk later than girls?

33:40 – Why tummy time matters & how to make it fun

38:39 – Understanding milestone regression

41:15 – Who should be a parent’s first point of contact for concerns?

43:57 – What is Torticollis & why does it happen?

50:32 – What if Torticollis is not addressed in time?

54:13 – Why massages are important for babies

01:00:53 – Viral massage videos: myth vs fact

01:06:06 – Do tonics really help development?

01:08:42 – Nutrition & development

01:13:15 – Are chappals safe for kids? Best footwear choices

01:17:50 – Closing thoughts

01:18:21 – 2-minute Mom Pause

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