By Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Developmental Steps Are you unsure how to tummy-time your newborn baby? Or how often should it be done? Do you have a baby that hates tummy-time? This article is for you. Today, I will share my tips about tummy-time, including the rules and regulations, so that your…
By Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Developmental Steps There is a common mistake that parents make that results in their baby not getting the rest they need. I’m going to explain what that mistake is and what you should do instead. Hi, my name is Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, and I am a Pediatric…
After 2 years without “normal” recess, after-school sports, and gym class, you may notice your child is not keeping up with other kids as they begin to return to the field and playground. There are many ways to help play developmental catch-up with your child’s gross motor skills! The basis of coordination relies on your…
Rock n Play Are your friends raving about the Rock n Play? Telling you that you Have to get it! Your baby will sleep so well if you use it? …Think twice. In my experience as a pediatric physical therapist, more and more babies are coming into our office with diagnoses of torticollis and/or plagiocephaly(flat…
Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, Torticollis Expert Port Chester and Mt Kisco, NY Torticollis is most often due to tightness in the muscle that connects the breastbone and the collarbone to the skull. This tightness might have developed because of the way your baby was positioned in the uterus (with…
Common questions asked by parents about their child’s development: Common Questions: My daughter is 4 months old. She tilts her head to the left and often turns her head toward the right. She does not like playing on her tummy and recently I noticed that she has a flat spot on the back right side…
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