Supporting your baby’s neuromotor development early on doesn't just prepare them to walk—it helps them thrive physically, emotionally, and cognitively. The earlier potential deviations are identified, the easier they are to resolve. Curious about your baby’s movement and sensory development?
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The early years of life shape our entire developmental journey. In the first 12 months, your baby transitions from lying down to standing upright—one of the most critical neuromotor processes in human development. These early movements form the foundation for posture, balance, coordination, and sensory integration.
During this phase, babies move through essential positions:
These positions allow the spine and trunk to fully stretch and flex, activating core muscle groups and engaging the full body in movement and alignment.
These early positions aren't just about movement—they prepare the nervous system for coordinated crawling, balanced walking, and upright posture. With each new posture or skill, your baby’s brain is wiring connections between sensory inputs:
These early positions aren't just about movement—they prepare the nervous system for coordinated crawling, balanced walking, and upright posture. With each new posture or skill, your baby’s brain is wiring connections between sensory inputs:
This sensory integration lays the groundwork for lifelong learning, emotional regulation, and everyday functioning.
Some infants may skip certain stages or avoid specific positions, preferring one posture or showing resistance to movement. You might notice:
While these children often learn to walk, skipping key milestones like crawling can lead to gaps in their neuromotor and sensory development. These may later appear as difficulties in school, coordination, or attention.
PäPKi® Development and Learning Therapy focuses on movement in opposing directions—flexion and extension—through playful and purposeful exercises. The therapy supports:
Through an individual assessment, gaps in neuromotor development are identified. Parents receive targeted, practical exercises that can be done at home through play. These support your child’s ability to regulate movement and emotion while engaging confidently with the environment.
