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Storybook Physiotherapy

Offering private Physiotherapy Services for children

03/12/2025

✨ My proven methods to help your tense, frustrated baby learn how to roll ✨
If your baby is trying so hard to roll but keeps getting stuck arching, stiffening, or getting frustrated… you’re not alone. This is one of the MOST common things I see in clinic — and the good news is, we can help your baby move with more ease.

Rolling from back to belly isn’t just a flip — it’s a beautiful sequence of integrated movements involving head control, core activation, upper-body reach, midline crossing, and coordinated hip movement. When even one part of this chain is tight or delayed, babies can get stuck arching instead of rotating.

Here are some of exact strategies I use every day to help babies move past the “stuck + arching” stage ⬇️

1️⃣ Bring the top leg over
Your baby cannot roll if their top leg is stuck behind them on the floor. This is the #1 cause of arching.
Ground that foot, guide the knee across, and watch their rotation + midline control instantly improve.

2️⃣ Try side-lying bouncing on a gym ball
This helps your baby feel the middle position, reduces extension patterns, and strengthens trunk + head control in a gentle, supportive way.

3️⃣ Tuck those hips up
Babies need a strong tummy tuck and stable pelvis to roll.
This hold helps activate the deep core + lower abdominals (and bonus: great for gassy babies!)
⚠️ Avoid doing this too soon after feeds if your little one has reflux.

4️⃣ Encourage upward + cross-body reaching
Think reaching for toys, rattles, or your face!
This gets the pecs firing, promotes rotation, and helps your baby learn to move across their body rather than arch backward.

These simple but powerful tips can make a HUGE difference for a baby who keeps getting “stuck” — but remember, some little ones need more tailored support depending on muscle tension, tone, and overall patterns of movement.

✨ Save + share this with a parent whose baby is getting stuck arching!
And if your little one is very tense, very frustrated, or always arching out of movements, send me a DM — I’m always here to help you support your baby’s body and confidence 🤍

27/11/2025

✨ If you want to learn what is actually effective and will help your baby roll… save this post + head to my Amazon storefront! ✨
Every recommendation in this guide supports the exact building blocks babies need for rolling — and the best part? These items can be repurposed in so many ways as your baby grows.

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💫 The key skills babies need for rolling:

Tummy → Back Rolling

Think…
• Weight shift side-to-side with elbows under shoulders
• Tracking toys and turning the head to follow movement
• Reaching forward for toys
• Building head strength to lift and maintain extension
• Keeping the shoulders tucked and stable

These skills help babies push through the floor, shift their centre of mass, and use momentum in a safe and functional way.

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Back → Tummy Rolling

Think…
• Reaching across the body to initiate rotation
• Tracking toys up to a 45° angle to encourage head and trunk movement
• Using core muscles to begin the turn
• Leg kicking to create momentum
• Hands to midline to activate the deep core and prepare the roll

All of my recommended tools support these exact foundations — visual engagement, reaching, weight shift, head control, midline awareness, and core activation.

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Want me to show you HOW to use these tools?

Drop the word ROLLING and I’ll share my favourite demonstrations over the next few days so you can confidently support your baby at home 💛

Save this post, share it with a parent who needs it, and don’t forget to follow for more motor developmental support.

26/11/2025

✨ Scroll to see the recipe for tearless tummy time! ✨
Your ultimate tummy time gift guide is here to help you choose the best tools to support your baby’s development — and the best part? Every item can be repurposed in so many ways as your baby grows.

If you want the links, simply comment “Tummy time” and I’ll send them straight to you.

Tummy time is the foundation for SO many developmental skills, and these tools are designed to help your baby:
• engage in tummy time with more comfort and confidence
• visually track moving objects
• shift their weight
• reach and explore
• activate their core
• improve head and neck control
• bring their hands to mouth
• play at midline
• begin rolling
• and build the building blocks for everything that comes next ✨

Remember:
👉 Babies love high-contrast toys in the first few months — they’re easier to focus on
👉 Babies love movement and engagement, especially when it comes from you
👉 Visually enticing toys help distract, motivate, and encourage longer tummy time
👉 And you are one of the most powerful tools in your baby’s development — your voice, your face, your presence

Tap through the guide, save it for later, and comment tummy time if you’d like direct links to your favourites 💛

17/11/2025

✨ I’ve seen the trend… so it’s time to add my pieces in.
These are the things I’d tell you as a paediatric physio if I wasn’t scared of hurting your feelings — lovingly, honestly, and with your baby’s development in mind. 💛

Before you read on, a little note from me:
This isn’t about shame.
This isn’t about guilt.
This is about empowerment.

My goal is always to help you feel informed, confident, and supported in understanding your baby’s body and development. Everything I share comes from my physio perspective — years of watching babies learn, move, grow, and absolutely thrive when the right information reaches the right parents. ✨

Take what resonates, save what you need, and know that you’re doing an incredible job. 🤍

If you have questions about your bub’s milestones, head shape, rolling, crawling, tone, or tension — my DMs are always open.

11/11/2025

These are the carrying positions to follow if you want your reflux bub to finally experience some relief. 👇✨

As a paediatric physiotherapist, I help babies with tension, discomfort, and reflux every single day. When a baby is uncomfortable in their body, they show you through wriggling, arching, fussing, and resisting movement. The right positions can make a HUGE difference in helping their little system feel regulated, supported, and soothed.

If your bub is dealing with reflux, here are the positions that truly help:

1️⃣ Tummy carry… with a twist
The classic tummy-down carry is amazing for trunk strength and tummy time prep.
BUT — for a refluxy bub, lying directly on their tummy can increase abdominal pressure.
✅ Try turning them gently onto their side instead.
This stretches their trunk, opens their body, and gives a more inclined, relieving position.

2️⃣ Upright carry with legs tucked… sometimes too squishy
I LOVE this position for helping babies come into midline and melt their tension.
But after a feed, it can compress their tummy.
✅ Instead, hold them upright and slightly stretched over their left side (your right shoulder).
This supports digestion and eases reflux while still keeping them calm and contained.

3️⃣ Avoid tummy time immediately after feeding
Going face-down on the floor too soon puts direct pressure across the tummy.
✅ Wait at least 30 minutes before tummy time to reduce discomfort and reflux irritation.

⏰ Timing really is everything — keeping baby upright for 30 minutes after a feed helps their system digest more efficiently and can significantly reduce reflux episodes.

Mamas, you deserve to feel confident and supported — and your bub deserves comfort. If you want them to feel happier and more relaxed in their little body, these positions are your go-to.

✨ Save this so you can remember exactly what to do after every feed.

22/08/2025

✨ If you’re after the real truth about baby gear… let’s talk about the items I often recommend families avoid.

I know it’s not always easy to hear (and I don’t share this to cause guilt — I promise it’s for good reason!). But some of the most common “must-have” baby products don’t actually help your baby’s development… in fact, they can sometimes make things harder.

Here’s why 👇
🚫 Baby walkers – safety risks + no benefit for hip symmetry or walking strength.
🚫 Bumbo seats – restrict movement + put hips and trunk in poor alignment.
🚫 Jumpers/Exersaucers – don’t strengthen legs, encourage tiptoe standing + stress hips.
🚫 Baby swings – limit movement + can contribute to flat spots on the head.

✔️ While short bursts (10–15 mins) are fine if you already own them, skipping these saves money and gives your baby more chances to explore purposeful movement on the floor.

The best tool? 👉 A safe space on the floor and your interaction ✨

💬 Share this with a mumma who needs to hear the truth about baby containers.
✨ Follow to learn what actually helps your baby move with ease, confidence, and comfort.

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Tuesday	9am - 5am
Wednesday	9am - 5am
Thursday	9am - 5am
Friday	9am - 5am

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