Occupational therapists and other health care team members may recommend that you perform therapeutic interventions at home with your baby.
Below are three of the most commonly supported therapeutic strategies.
Infant Massage
Kangaroo Care
Promotion of therapeutic strategies within the home
Baby Therapy
The information contained in this website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care or advice from your pediatrician. Your pediatrician may have specific recommendations based on your child's individual circumstances.
References
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Evereklian, M., & Posmontier, B. (2017). The impact of kangaroo care on premature infant weight gain. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 34, 10-16.
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Hewitt, L., Stanley, R., & Okely, A. (2017). Correlates of tummy time in infants aged 0-12 months old. Infant Behavior and Development, 49, 310-321. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2017.10.001
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Kwah, K., Whiteman, B., Grunfeld, E., Niccolls, C., & Wood, E. (2018). Evaluation of an intervention to increase clinician knowledge and confidence to support breastfeeding, kangaroo care, and positive touch within neonatal units. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 24, 94-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2017.10.003
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Ludington-Hoe, S. (2013). Kangaroo care as a neonatal therapy. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 13, 73-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.nainr.2013.03.004
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Safe Sleep Academy. (2019). Tummy time. Retrieved from https://www.safesleepacademy.org/tummy-time/