I’m so lucky to have met a great group of therapy bloggers since starting Pink Oatmeal. Today I a m lucky enough to be posting over at Abby The Pediatric OT about what is in my therapy bag. Be sure to stop over and check it out. She has a great series where several different […]
The amount of baby equipment out there is overwhelming! There are so many choices! As a physical therapist we specialize in development and we have equipment we love and then there is equipment that we prefer in moderation or not at all. I am hoping that I can spread my knowledge with all of you.
Baby Equipment – Everything You Need To Know Read More »
C is pulling to stand on everything lately! His favorite place to pull to stand seems to be on our sliding glass door . Then he proceeds to pound on it! I’m sure he loves the feedback from the sound and all the things he can see outside. It made me think of one of my
Finally a new recipe on the blog! This one was just too good not to pass along. I have to credit my aunt for telling me about this chocolatey, gooey, crunchy deliciousness. If you are looking for a healthy recipe, this isn’t for you. If you are looking for a tasty treat and a cool
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Almost everyone I know has Facebook. It’s a great way to find out what’s going on with people. My friends and I joke that we really don’t need class reunions anymore since we know when someone got married, had a baby, changed jobs or moved into a new house. Not only is it a great
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Playing in the water is fun, but all water activities must be supervised! I love summer and I love the water! My little guy really seems to be quite taken by the water too. Since we don’t live on the lake or have a pool we have found found ways to play in the water
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I love all the great sensory activities out there! I literally have a list of ideas that I plan to do, however I have a baby. My baby like most babies puts everything in his mouth! So most of my list is on hold for now for safety purposes. Instead, I’ve had to be creative
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When I’d hear people talking about Twitter I used to roll my eyes. I just didn’t get what any hype was about “tweeting” hashtags, and Twitter handles. It all seemed silly to me. When I started my blog I thought I’d better get Twitter since everyone else seemed to have it. What I quickly
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My little man has started pulling up and cruising along on EVERYTHING and I mean everything (the poor dog)! In an attempt to hold his attention and stimulate him at the same time, I came up with the sensory cruise!
We are approaching the end of the first year this summer! It’s hard to believe how fast time has flown by and how different my baby is! It’s amazing how much changes in the a baby’s first year. It’s crazy to think about how I had a little tiny baby that would eat/sleep/poop all day
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I went to school to be a physical therapist and still work as a physical therapist. Never did I think I would also be a blogger. I started off just with some basic things for my friends and family and soon was evolving my blog into what I know – physical therapy. I loved the
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One of the absolute best purchases you can make for your baby is that of a play yard! A play yard is a great option for your baby to safely play in a contained area and gives you that minute that you need. In previous posts, (Are Jumper’s Bad For Baby? and Dangers and Limitations of the Baby
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Father’s Day is quickly approaching. At my house it isn’t always the easiest thing to come up with a Father’s Day gift. My husband doesn’t want much ever. I try to be creative and sometimes I’m successful but most times not. My husband however is the far more sensitive one of between the two of
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There are tons of baby carriers on the market today! With so many choices what do you choose and why? Here are some of my thoughts on what to look for when it comes to positioning and selecting a baby carrier.
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We all know that sun protection is so important for baby. I know I’ve been lathering on the sunscreen on my little guy. Luckily I’ve found a great website Skin Deep that’s helped me make decisions based on chemical composition of different skin products for baby. Since I’m putting on sunscreen on my little guy
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I’m so lucky to be participating in a blog hop with other therapy bloggers about our favorite summer toys! Along with that we are offering a giveaway for a $50 Amazon gift card so you can go buy some great summer toys!
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We moved into our house 4.5 years ago now. There have been several different things I wanted to change, one being some of the landscaping. This year I finally decide to conquer the south side of our house and turn it into a suburban garden!
We’ve finally put together a playroom for C. Now that he is on the move this playroom has been wonderful! We are fortunate that we have a “bonus room” in our house. Prior to turning it into a play space we had a couch, chairs, TV and exercise bike (which was rarely used) up there.
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Pulling to stand is a developmental skill that takes place in baby at approximately 9 months of age. Here are 5 fast and easy ways to play with your baby that will promote pulling to stand.
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Here is a quick and easy activity that I have been doing with my little guy for strengthening and gross motor play. I tend to be a person that likes things that are very simple. When they are simple I seem to be more willing to do the activity or set-up the activity. That’s why