Baby Banter with Nicole Pates

Interview with Belinda Ryan - Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

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Is "safe" always best? This episode of Baby Banter challenges the idea. Host Nicole Pates, a paediatric physiotherapist, chats with Belinda, a mum who knows all about navigating risk. Her son Will has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease.

Belinda doesn't let OI hold Will back! She's found ways to create a world of exploration, even with the added challenge of keeping Will safe. Listen in to discover how Belinda empowers Will to assess risks and embrace outdoor play.


In this episode you'll learn:

  • How to approach risky play with a child with OI

  • Strategies for building confidence and independence

  • The importance of calculated risks in development


    • Links:

    • More on Osteogenesis Imperfecta

    • Follow Nicole Pates on Instagram 

    • Baby Play Academy

    • Toddler Play Academy

    • The Ultimate Guide to Tummy Time

    • Head Preference & Head Flattening Webinar

    • Positioning and Play ideas for babies with hip dysplasia in braces

      • ...more
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