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.

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.

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.

Also known as a safe place for you to put your baby down to play independently, having a “yes” space for your little one can be a great therapeutic way for your baby to get in that much-talked about floor time.

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.