Baby development
We understand that all babies develop at different rates and at various ages, but there are general gross motor milestones we look for.
Milestone 1
Rolling
from their back to their tummy
5–7 months
Milestone 2
Sitting
independently
7–9 months
Milestone 3
Crawling
4-point reciprocal crawling
9–12 months
Milestone 4
Walking
independently
12–15 months
If your child is not sitting independently by 9 months, 4-point crawling by 12 months, or walking by 15 months, a paediatric physiotherapy assessment is recommended.
A full, detailed assessment
We provide a full, detailed assessment of all the babies we see which includes:
- Neurological – muscle tone, reflexes, visual tracking, adverse neurological signs
- Musculoskeletal – muscle lengths, strength, range of motion
- Orthopaedic – feet conditions (talipes equinovarus, metatarsus adductus), hip conditions (hip dysplasia), leg length discrepancies, standing alignment
- Developmental – head control, back, tummy, rolling, reaching, sitting, crawling, pulling-to-stand, cruising furniture, walking with support then independently
We take the time to answer all of your questions to ensure all your concerns are addressed.
Play-based activities
Our physiotherapists design engaging, play-based activities to improve strength, control, core stability, balance, and coordination to help facilitate your baby's gross motor development. The exercises we suggest are simple to incorporate into your baby's daily routines, structuring their play time to help build strength, confidence, motivation to move and repetitive practice to achieve their gross motor milestones.
Evidence shows that early intervention is important to get the best outcome for your child – so the earlier you start physiotherapy the better the outcome!
Other ways we can help
Call us today on 0434 768 111
Supporting your child's movement and development. Anyone can refer: parents, carers, doctors, teachers and allied health professionals. No doctor's referral is needed unless you're using a Medicare GPCCMP.