Dr. Kristi Hammerle, PT, DPT, CBS, a pediatric physical therapist and certified breastfeeding specialist, joins us to discusses child development and safety when using baby containers (think seat positioners, bouncers, swings, jumpers, etc.). She provides insights on what to look for when selecting baby products, the developmental stages of babies, and common products to avoid. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to be informed about the safety and appropriateness of baby containers, while also offering practical advice for creating a baby registry.

Dr. Kristi Hammerle, PT, DPT, CBS is a pediatric physical therapist and certified breastfeeding specialist. She is the owner of Year One Wellness, an infant-specialty practice in Austin, TX where her team works with babies with feeding difficulties, torticollis, body tension, head flattening, and trouble with milestones. One of her passions is educating the community on the benefits of optimal development for all babies, so you can join her local baby play classes where she share's activities and strategies to promote purposeful play, healthy communication, and development throughout YEAR ONE and beyond! She also spends her extra time teaching at a doctor of physical therapy program, presenting on cutting-edge pediatric topics at professional conferences, and running her therapist mentorship program.

Sign up for baby playgroups in Austin, TX:

https://www.yearonewellness.com/groups  

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Link to containers blogs:

https://www.yearonewellness.com/blog/guideline-for-container-use-in-babies https://www.yearonewellness.com/blog/how-to-prevent-container-baby-syndrome

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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!