As new parents, we are often bombarded by information from friends, family, websites, forums, and classes.
These are resources I use and believe to be based on sound developmental principles and research.
Books
What’s Going on in There?, Lise Eliot, detailed information about sensory development prenatal-age 5
Brain Rules for Baby, John Medina, research based advice on how to support your child's development
Amazing Babies, Beverly Stokes, each chapter describes a month in baby's motor development in detail
Why do Motor Skills Matter?, Tara Losquadro Liddle, a defense of tummy time and natural development without contraptions
Retro Baby, Anne H. Zachry, comprehensive overview of baby gear with clear directives and advice
What’s Going on in There?, Lise Eliot, detailed information about sensory development prenatal-age 5
Brain Rules for Baby, John Medina, research based advice on how to support your child's development
Amazing Babies, Beverly Stokes, each chapter describes a month in baby's motor development in detail
Why do Motor Skills Matter?, Tara Losquadro Liddle, a defense of tummy time and natural development without contraptions
Retro Baby, Anne H. Zachry, comprehensive overview of baby gear with clear directives and advice
Films
Babies, directed by Thomas Balmès, a beautiful documentary following four babies' development in their first year
Babies, directed by Thomas Balmès, a beautiful documentary following four babies' development in their first year
Websites
http://creativedance.org/about/braindance/ information about the BrainDance- for you and for baby
tummytimetips.com a straightforward visual guide to some important tips
mamaot.com an awesome blog by a mama occupational therapist- specifically the posts on tummy time, rolling, sitting.
Lisa Fass, OTR/L a concise chart detailing the main primitive reflexes, and what happens if they do not integrate
http://creativedance.org/about/braindance/ information about the BrainDance- for you and for baby
tummytimetips.com a straightforward visual guide to some important tips
mamaot.com an awesome blog by a mama occupational therapist- specifically the posts on tummy time, rolling, sitting.
Lisa Fass, OTR/L a concise chart detailing the main primitive reflexes, and what happens if they do not integrate