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* We met a wonderful physical therapist (PT) in the NICU who explained to us that putting a baby on your chest (head up) and rocking actually provides the baby with an opportunity to learn about its place in space and make micro adjustments of its body to compensate for the movement. It promotes neck strength.
 
* We met a wonderful physical therapist (PT) in the NICU who explained to us that putting a baby on your chest (head up) and rocking actually provides the baby with an opportunity to learn about its place in space and make micro adjustments of its body to compensate for the movement. It promotes neck strength.
* She also encouraged us to pretend as if our baby was not sick and create the same movement and sensorial imput that you would for any baby. Imagine that your PWS baby is cranky and fussy. Rock him and dance him and pat him and do all of the things that he would demand of you if he could.
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* She also encouraged us to pretend as if our baby was not sick and create the same movement and sensorial input that you would for any baby. Imagine that your PWS baby is cranky and fussy. Rock him and dance him and pat him and do all of the things that he would demand of you if he could.
 
* The Baby Bjorn also provides an opportunity for bonding and improved neck control. The baby receives the stimulation of your movement, feels your body, and is included in your actions. We did not use a stroller for the first 6 months of our baby's life. Instead, we tried to take a daily walk with him in the Baby Bjorn.
 
* The Baby Bjorn also provides an opportunity for bonding and improved neck control. The baby receives the stimulation of your movement, feels your body, and is included in your actions. We did not use a stroller for the first 6 months of our baby's life. Instead, we tried to take a daily walk with him in the Baby Bjorn.

Revision as of 04:26, 28 November 2004

First Steps

  1. Hold baby as much as possible.
  2. Rock with baby in rocking chair.
  3. Use a Baby Bjorn or infant carrier as much as possible and take walks with the baby.
  4. Place the baby on the tummy as much as possible.
  5. Consider passively moving his hands and legs.

Passive Movement

  • We met a wonderful physical therapist (PT) in the NICU who explained to us that putting a baby on your chest (head up) and rocking actually provides the baby with an opportunity to learn about its place in space and make micro adjustments of its body to compensate for the movement. It promotes neck strength.
  • She also encouraged us to pretend as if our baby was not sick and create the same movement and sensorial input that you would for any baby. Imagine that your PWS baby is cranky and fussy. Rock him and dance him and pat him and do all of the things that he would demand of you if he could.
  • The Baby Bjorn also provides an opportunity for bonding and improved neck control. The baby receives the stimulation of your movement, feels your body, and is included in your actions. We did not use a stroller for the first 6 months of our baby's life. Instead, we tried to take a daily walk with him in the Baby Bjorn.