What's Your Baby's Next Small Step?

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Quiz Questions

1.
1. How old is your baby?
- A.
  0-2 Months
- B.
  3-6 Months
- C.
  6-10 Months
- D.
  10-14+ Months
2.
What have you noticed during tummy time?
- A.
  Lifts head and looks around briefly
- B.
  Struggles to lift head
- C.
  Cries as soon as placed on tummy
- D.
  Haven’t started tummy time yet
3.
Have you noticed a head preference (always turned one way)?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Not sure
4.
What kind of support are you looking for?
- A.
  I have no idea what I should be doing with my baby during wake windows.
- B.
  My baby hates being on the floor and I feel stuck.
- C.
  Our pediatrician asked about tummy time and I panicked a little.
- D.
  I just want to make sure I’m not missing something important.
5.
Which movements can your baby do right now? (Select all)
- A.
  Pushes up onto forearms in tummy time
- B.
  Rolls from belly to back or back to belly
- C.
  Holds head steady when upright
- D.
  Can grab feet or hold a toy
- E.
  Plays in sidelying without any help
- F.
  None yet
6.
Which of these are you noticing? (Select all)
- A.
  Avoids tummy time or cries
- B.
  Always turns head one way
- C.
  Doesn’t roll or looks uncomfortable when trying
- D.
  Weak head control
- E.
  Can't reach for toys easily in the middle
7.
What would be most helpful right now?
- A.
  I’m trying tummy time, but it’s still full of tears.
- B.
  I’m not sure if my baby is strong enough to start rolling yet.
- C.
  I think my baby is behind, but I don’t know what’s “normal.”
- D.
  We do the basics, but I want to be more intentional with play.
- E.
  I just want to feel confident we’re on track.
8.
What can your baby do now? (Select all)
- A.
  Rolling both directions well
- B.
  Sit independently
- C.
  Crawl (army or hands/knees)
- D.
  Pull up to kneeling
- E.
  Get into sitting alone
- F.
  None of these yet
9.
Which of these are you noticing? (Select all)
- A.
  Belly crawls but can’t get on hands/knees
- B.
  Scoots on butt instead of crawling
- C.
  “Flings backwards” when trying to sit
- D.
  Gets stuck lying down and cries
- E.
  Can’t get into sitting without help
- F.
  Cannot roll both directions
- G.
  None of the above
10.
What’s your goal right now?
- A.
  My baby is army crawling or butt scooting and not getting up on hands and knees.
- B.
  We’ve been stuck in the same stage for weeks and I don’t know how to help.
- C.
  I want my baby to crawl or sit stronger but don’t know which activities matter.
- D.
  I need help setting up the space to support their next milestone.
- E.
  I just want to make sure we’re not missing something.
11.
Where is your baby in terms of mobility?
- A.
  Crawling on hands & knees
- B.
  Pulling to standing on their own
- C.
  Cruising around holding onto furniture
- D.
  Walking with help
- E.
  None of the above
12.
Which of these are you noticing? (Select all)
- A.
  Freaks out with push toys
- B.
  Can’t get into standing alone
- C.
  Still not walking after months of trying
- D.
  Unsure if walking form is “normal”
- E.
  I don’t know how to help my baby learn to walk
- F.
  None of the above
13.
What kind of support do you want?
- A.
  My baby isn’t walking yet and I’m starting to worry.
- B.
  Push toys totally overwhelm them—they freak out.
- C.
  I want to help them walk without hovering or pushing too hard.
- D.
  I just want clear, simple guidance to help them take their first step.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
🍼 Your Baby’s Next Small Step: Head Control & Early Floor Play
If you’ve been wondering, “What the heck am I supposed to be doing during wake windows?”—you’re not alone. In those early weeks, just getting through the day with snacks and sanity intact is a win. But guess what? Your baby is already soaking up so much during those tiny pockets of “quiet alert time.”Let’s make the most of them—with zero pressure and just one small step at a time.👶 Here’s what’s next for your baby:Watch for a head turn preference.If your baby always looks one way, gently guide them the other direction during play. It helps keep that sweet noggin nice and round! 👉 Heads stuck one way? Mention it to your pediatrician for peace of mind.Tummy time (yep, already!).Just a few minutes a few times a day—on the floor or chest to chest. This is your baby’s first power move to build neck strength and prep for rolling later on.Supported reclining = bonding + baby gains.This chill position boosts head and trunk strength, early reaching, vision, and social development. 👉 See it in action✨ Pro tip: Try just one activity per wake window. That’s all it takes in these early days.🎓 Want to feel more confident during wake windows?You’ll love the Newborn Masterclass—a bite-sized, totally doable course that shows you exactly what to do (and when) in the newborn phase.Inside, you’ll learn:How to support your baby’s development without a meltdown (from them or you)Easy tummy time tricks that actually workSimple positions for bonding, strengthening, and rolling prep👩‍⚕️ Taught by a pediatric physical therapist (and fellow snack-hiding mom of littles)🧡 You don’t need a fancy plan. You just need your baby’s next small step.
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🍼 Your Baby’s Next Small Step: Rolling & Core Strength
3.
🚼 Your Baby’s Next Small Step: Sitting, Crawling & Core Strength
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🚶‍♀️ Your Baby’s Next Small Step: Standing, Balancing & Walking with Confidence