Pediatric resources for families
Every baby develops at their own pace. Explore these resources for ideas, and bring your questions to our team or your child’s primary care provider. We are happy to help you understand when additional support may be helpful.
These resources are provided for information. They are third-party sites and are not medical advice; please talk with your care provider about your own situation. Links last checked 2026-10-27.
Phone apps
- Pathways.org Baby Milestones ~ Free milestone tracking, play activities, videos and tummy time tools. Pathways includes crawling in its developmental resources; its broader milestones also draw on CDC and AAP materials.
- BabyFIT ~ Pediatric PT and OT guidance for birth through 18 months, including milestone tracking, tummy time, crawling and play.
- 1000 Hours Outside App ~ Track family outdoor time and discover places to explore. Families can set a goal that works for them; printable trackers are available on the website.
Websites
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association ~ Information about pediatric and family chiropractic care, professional education and public resources. The parent portal is available from the site.
- Pathways to Family Wellness ~ ICPA published magazine with articles on family chiropractic, parenting and wellness.
- Pathways.org ~ Free resources, videos and activities on infant and early childhood development, including crawling and tummy time. This is a separate organization from the ICPA magazine.
- The Movement Mama ~ Pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland shares purposeful play ideas and infant and toddler motor development guidance. Some courses are paid.
- TummyTime! Method ~ Parent education on tummy time that considers baby’s cues, comfort and connection. Creator Michelle Emanuel is a pediatric occupational therapist with a CST background.
- Med School for Moms ~ Naturopathic doctor Elana Roumell shares childhood wellness education, a podcast and a paid membership.
- The OT Butterfly ~ Pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix offers sensory processing and parenting resources, especially useful for families with older children.
Podcasts and episodes
- The Doctor Mom Podcast ~ Conversations on childhood health and parenting.
- The OT Butterfly Podcast ~ Parent-focused discussions about sensory needs and everyday challenges from a pediatric occupational therapist.
- Common Challenges of the Pre Crawling Baby ~ Interview with pediatric OT Michelle Emanuel about infant posture, movement and precrawling challenges, including a CST perspective.
- Tongue Ties Lip Ties and More ~ An interview with Michelle Emanuel about oral restrictions and infant development.
Videos
- Parents Guide to Tummy Time ~ A parent-friendly introduction to tummy time and infant movement.
- Parents Guide to Crawling ~ An introduction to crawling and ways to encourage practice through play.
- Crawling 101 Activities to Help Baby Start ~ Demonstrations of activities that encourage movement and crawling.
- Parents Guide Video Series ~ Short videos on tummy time, crawling, infant equipment and development.
Articles and common questions
- Why and How to Encourage Crawling ~ Pathways.org explains opportunities crawling gives babies to practice strength, coordination and sensory exploration.
- 6 to 9 Month Motor Milestones ~ The Movement Mama describes early motor transitions and emphasizes hands-and-knees crawling.
- Understanding Flat Spots and Torticollis ~ Parent information on head shape, head-turning preferences and the importance of early evaluation.
- Everyday Activities for Head Shape and Neck Movement ~ Ideas for tummy time, changing positions and encouraging baby to look both ways while awake.
- Tongue Tie and Infant Feeding ~ Parent education on feeding signs, assessment and treatment considerations. Discusses CST and feeding therapy among options, while noting limited evidence for lip-tie procedures.
- Chiropractic and Children ~ ICPA Pathways magazine introduction to pediatric chiropractic.
- Improving Infant Feeding Through Collaborative Care ~ ICPA Pathways article about a collaborative feeding team.
- Multigenerational Care ~ ICPA Pathways reflection on family chiropractic care that includes children, tweens and teens. A practice perspective, rather than a review of evidence on benefits.