There are lots of ways to promote physical development in babies and young children.
Below are links to some useful leaflets, which will give you helpful hints and tips on ways that you can promote your child’s development and help them to reach their motor milestones. You will also find information on developing skills through play.
Strategies and advice
There are many ways to support a child's motor development. Watch these short film clips for ideas and advice.
Concerns about flat feet/in-toeing
Gait (walking) anomalies are common in young children and are usually not of concern. These leaflets give some advice about flat feet and in-toeing. Children who present with these, usually do not need to see a physiotherapist, unless there are also concerns about the child’s motor development.
Concerns about torticollis/plagiocephaly
If you have been told that your child has torticollis or plagiocephaly (when one side of their head is flattened), you may have been referred to a physiotherapist for advice.
Head turning preference and plagiocephaly leaflet for parents
If your child was born prematurely
If your baby was born prematurely you may also find the information on the Bliss website useful.