Baby spit-up and reflux can feel confusing — and the internet doesn’t help. In this post, Dr. Alli breaks down what’s actually normal, when to worry, and how to support your baby’s comfort (without the fear-mongering).

Dads matter, too. This holiday gift guide is full of realistic, heartfelt ideas for new dads — from bonding tools to stress-savers — all chosen by a pediatric physical therapist & mom of 3.

When a new baby arrives, the spotlight shifts — but new moms deserve care, too. In this heartfelt holiday gift guide, pediatric PT and mom of three, Dr. Alli Chisholm, shares real-life postpartum must-haves that actually make a difference — from comfy clothes and nursing gear to recovery tools and little luxuries that help moms feel human again.

The 6–12 month stage is full of curiosity, crawling, teething, and starting solids. In this holiday gift guide, pediatric PT and mom Dr. Alli shares her favorite toys, feeding gear, and soothing essentials that babies actually use—and parents truly appreciate.

The first six months are all about connection, feeding, and laying the groundwork for movement. In this holiday gift guide, pediatric PT and mom Dr. Alli shares her favorite toys, feeding tools, and soothing essentials that babies actually use—and parents truly appreciate.

Noticing your baby crawl with one leg out or in a “janky” three-point crawl? This guide explains what hitch crawling is, why it happens, simple exercises you can try at home (including my favorite crawling tool, the Nugget Play Couch), and when it might be time to get extra support.

Making the decision about a tongue tie release for your baby can feel overwhelming—and sometimes even filled with guilt. In this post, I share my honest perspective as both a pediatric physical therapist and a mom, plus the exact steps you can take to feel confident in whatever decision you make for your little one.

I don’t remember where I first heard it, but during one of the many TOTS (tethered oral tissues) trainings I took after having my first baby with feeding struggles, a provider said something that I’ll never forget:

“We have to consider the mental health of the baby, too.”

And the context? The over-recommendation of oral tie releases and the way aftercare is handled.

If clothes are stiff, too tight, or constantly covering hands and feet, they can slow down progress. Small changes—like breathable fabrics, leaving toes out, or giving your baby diaper-only floor time—make a huge difference for motor skill practice.

If you've ever spiraled after googling “muscle tone,” you’re not alone. Let’s unpack this together—without shame, fear, or overcomplication.

One of the most common reasons babies favor one side is a condition called infant torticollis. It’s more common than you’d think, and with early support—whether in person or through virtual infant physical therapy—most babies respond beautifully.

Let’s be real: when you see “virtual infant physical therapy”, your brain goes to how the H-E-double hockey sticks does that even work??

And let me tell you, when I first started this work, I thought the same thing.

But then something magical happened: I started providing virtual services and families were getting incredible results…

Even better than what you might see in person. 

Why? Well, for many reasons, but largely related to the reasons listed here.

I wanted to share with you five ways I’ve actually been allowing myself to feel all the feels this time around [after a third recurrent miscarriage]. Without judgment and with the utmost compassion…

Ah, the tongue tie. Maybe you’ve been told your baby has one, maybe you’ve been told that your baby is fine, and maybe you’ve been told that it would be ridiculous to even consider that your child has a tongue tie that needs to be released…

You’ve seen it all over Instagram. You’ve heard it from your pediatrician. Everyone says: “Get your baby on their belly!”—but what’s the deal with tummy time, really?

Is tummy time actually necessary for your baby’s development?

Short answer: Yes, it’s important—but it’s also not the only thing that matters. Let me explain.

There is a lot of pressure that society and/or a mother places on postpartum moms to “bounce back” after having a baby. This unnecessary pressure can place a lot of stress and self-consciousness on a mama, when a new mom is probably already stressed about everything that comes with the new phase of life that they’re in taking care of a newborn, and potentially other kiddos in the household.

I hear it all the time: “Does my baby have a flat head?” or “I’m so nervous that my baby will get a flat head”. Yes, it’s true: baby’s skulls are a lot more malleable in those first few months of life, making them susceptible to obtaining those feared “flat heads”. Read on to find out how you can prevent this from occurring in your little one!

Creating a “yes” space is one of the best ways to encourage your baby’s development and independence — while keeping them safe and giving you peace of mind. In this post, I walk you through simple, real-life setups for safe baby floor time, from Pack N Plays to gated rooms, so you can say yes to movement and rest easy knowing your baby’s play area is supporting their growth.

Reviewing strollers isn’t my typical gig, but after becoming a mom of two (and now almost 3!), I realized there was one product that completely changed how I get out of the house with my kids. Whether you’re a brand-new mama with one baby, preparing for your second, or a family who spends a lot of time outside, this stroller wagon deserves a full review.