Mobility & Play

Activity centers, walker alternatives, tummy time mats and developmental toys that support motor milestones.

Parent gently calling baby's name as baby looks toward them

Hearing check: Baby Not Responding to Name: Hearing Check or Social Cue?

Baby Not Responding to Name: Hearing Check or Social Cue? Written by [Author Name], MD, FAAP | Medically reviewed [Date] | Last updated [Date] — You say your baby’s name. Nothing. You say it again, louder. Still nothing. Your baby is looking at something across the room — or at nothing in particular — and […]

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Six-month-old baby during tummy time attempting to roll over

Normal variation: Baby Not Rolling Over at 6 Months: Normal Variation or Delay?

Baby Not Rolling Over at 6 Months: Normal Variation or Delay? Written by [Author Name], MD, FAAP | Medically reviewed [Date] | Last updated [Date] — Your baby is approaching 6 months old. They can hold their head up, they push up on their arms during tummy time, and they can roll partially — maybe

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Baby playing and reaching developmental milestones in a nursery

Baby Development Milestones: A Month-by-Month Pediatric Guide

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Open-ended wooden baby toys, stacking rings and blocks on neutral linen

Best Open-Ended Toys for Babies: No Batteries Required — A Pediatrician’s Guide

Introduction to Open-Ended Play Looking for the best options? Check out Why Babies Need “Boredom”: The Case for Unstructured Play Time. Open-ended play is a concept that emphasizes the value of allowing children to engage in activities that do not have a predetermined outcome. This type of play is characterized by the use of materials

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