Playtime is more than just fun and games – it’s critical for your little one’s physical development. A pediatric occupational therapist guides you through age-based activities that help your little one learn and grow.
What you’ll get with this course
17 lessons with a pediatric occupational therapist to help you play with your baby from tummy time through walking.
- Typical developmental timelines
- How to recognize delays
- What to do if your baby hates tummy time
- Fun play ideas to help your baby roll over, sit up, crawl, walk, and more
- Which products can help your baby learn new developmental skills — and which to avoid
Course curriculum
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1
Before you begin
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Before you begin
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Introduction
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Physical milestones timeline
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Choosing toys and gear for healthy development
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Optional quiz
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2
0-3 months
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Tummy time basics
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What if my baby hates tummy time?
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Play ideas for tummy time
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Optional quiz
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3
3-9 months
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Pushing up and rolling over
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Play ideas to encourage pushing up and rolling over
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Tripod sitting and sitting unassisted
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Play ideas to encourage tripod sitting and sitting unassisted
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Crawling
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Play ideas to encourage crawling
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Optional quiz
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4
9-15 months
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Pulling up and cruising
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Play ideas to encourage pulling up and cruising
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Standing unassisted and walking
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Play ideas to encourage standing unassisted and walking
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Optional quiz
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5
Developmental delays
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What if I suspect my baby has a developmental delay?
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Optional quiz
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6
PDF downloads
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Timeline of physical milestones
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Choosing toys and gear to promote healthy development
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Tummy time FAQs
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The ABCD’s of safe sleep
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Strategies for babies who hate tummy time
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Play ideas for tummy time
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Pushing up and rolling over
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Play ideas to encourage pushing up and rolling over
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Tripod sitting and sitting unassisted
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Play ideas to encourage tripod sitting and sitting unassisted
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Crawling
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Play ideas to encourage crawling
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Pulling up and cruising
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Play ideas to encourage pulling up and cruising
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Standing unassisted and walking
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Play ideas to encourage standing unassisted and walking
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What to do if you suspect your baby has a developmental delay
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