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When Should You Start Tummy Time with a Newborn? Is it safe, how much Tummy Time should you do, and exactly how should you do it?

2026-09-1835:47

Struggling with tummy time? In this episode paediatric physiotherapist, Lisa goes back to basics on one of the most confusing and most important parts of early infant development. You'll learn why babies today get far less tummy time than previous generations (safe sleep guidelines, car seats and bouncers), and how that's linked to issues like baby flat head syndrome and delayed gross motor skills. Lisa breaks down exactly how to build a safe tummy time space at home and how contact naps on y...

10 Household Items to Help Babies with or without Developmental Delay: Help your Baby Crawl, Walk and Get Strong!

2026-08-0758:36

Want to help your baby crawl, sit, stand and walk using things you already own? In this episode, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers shares 10 everyday household items that can boost your baby's gross motor development and strengthen their muscles safely and enjoyably. In this episode you'll learn: Why floor time is the single most important activity for baby development How a simple changing mat can provide valuable sensory stimulation Why stairs are one ...

Six Ways to Reduce Risk of Traumatic Birth: Inductions, Epidurals & C-Sections (and more!)

2026-07-3101:03:28

In this eye-opening episode, Lisa is joined by Gina Mundy, a childbirth attorney who has spent more than 23 years analysing thousands of cases where childbirth complications have resulted in lifelong injury and disability. Drawing on decades of experience, Gina has transformed what she's learned into practical guidance for expectant parents. Her mission is to help families reduce the risk of birth complications before labour even begins. Together, Lisa and Gina explore the common patterns s...

Neurodivergence, Birth Injury & Cerebral Palsy: What Parents Should Know

2026-07-2442:09

Can traumatic birth cause cerebral palsy? What exactly is cerebral palsy? Can it be prevented or cured? In this deeply personal episode, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant shares a side of her career she has rarely spoken about publicly. After spending more than 25 years working with babies and children including children with complex neurological conditions, Lisa explains how cerebral palsy can be linked to traumatic birth, how neurological disorders can affect movement and d...

Swaddling: Is it Safe? Swaddling mistakes that can harm your baby (and the right way to swaddle)

2026-07-1742:30

Can swaddling be harmful to your baby's development? The short answer is Yes! If done incorrectly, swaddling can affect your baby's development, cause upper limb stiffness and make a baby uncomfortable! In this episode, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explains how incorrect swaddling techniques interfere with your baby's movement and development; and how to swaddle safely. You'll learn why babies naturally sleep better when they feel supported, how the Back to Sleep campaign...

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Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums