Promoting Confidence, Calm and Independence in Children, without the "Mum Guilt".

In this thought-provoking episode, Lisa dives into the Continuum Concept, the influential 1975 book by Jean Liedloff, and explores how its ideas compare to modern parenting.

Lisa unpacks what the book gets right, what doesn’t apply to today’s families, and how parents can take gentle, grounding lessons from it without guilt or pressure.

Drawing from her own honest reflections (including the mistakes she believes she made as a new mum), Lisa explains how historical parenting practices still influence us today and how we can tune back into our instincts, respond to our children’s needs, and nurture emotional security from infancy through early childhood.

This is a powerful, reassuring episode for any parent who has ever felt torn between instinct and outdated advice.

💛 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What the Continuum Concept actually is and what Jean Liedloff observed in rural Venezuela
• How historical Western parenting (1950s–1970s) shaped our current beliefs about crying, feeding, routines, and independence
• Why parents today still feel guilt, confusion and pressure from outdated parenting culture
• The importance of physical closeness, co-regulation and responding to your baby’s cues
• How to support emotional security in babies and older children
• Why independence develops naturally (and why you don’t have to force it)
• What parts of the Continuum Concept don’t hold up — and how to adapt the useful pieces for modern life

🧡 Key Takeaways

• Babies are born expecting closeness, responsiveness and connection.
• Some mainstream parenting advice from the past still influences our instincts today.
• Mistakes are normal — what matters is how we show love, presence and connection going forward.
• You can nurture your child’s sense of worthiness and emotional rightness at ANY age.
• Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this final episode of the gross motor miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa walks you through exactly how to support your baby’s physical development between 9 and 12 months.

If your baby is rolling, sitting with some balance, pushing up on extended arms, and starting to get mobile on their tummy, this episode gives you the precise activities that help them progress toward crawling, kneeling, pulling to stand, and early cruising.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ Why gross motor practice is essential for overall development

Lisa explains how movement strengthens muscles, improves postural stability, boosts cognitive development, builds sensory processing skills and encourages a love of movement. Babies learn through their bodies first.

✔ Fun, motivating ways to encourage your baby to practice new skills

• How to choose toys that stimulate multiple senses
• Why repetition builds strength
• How to make activities enjoyable (no overwhelm!)

✨ The Core Activities Covered

1. Moving From Tummy to All Fours

How to help your baby into a strong hands-and-knees position, build stability and begin rocking and early crawling movements.

2. High Kneeling & Saving Reactions

Step-by-step guidance on safely practising kneeling, encouraging balance, and developing protective “saving reactions.”

3. Kneeling at the Sofa

Exactly how to practise supported kneeling, encourage core activation, and transition from side-sitting to kneeling.

4. Pulling to Stand (Two Methods)

• Pull to stand from sitting (“bench sitting”)
• Pull to stand from kneeling (“half kneeling”)
   Including detailed instructions on foot placement, weight-shifting and supporting without doing all the work for your baby.

5. Standing, Shifting Weight & Beginning Cruising

• Side-to-side weight shifts
• Reaching outside the base of support
• Twisting while standing
• Early steps along furniture

Lisa also explains when to seek help for your baby which can be accessed via your health visitor, GP, local physiotherapist, or booking an online consultation with Lisa.

✨ Resources Mentioned

• YouTube video demonstrating pull-to-stand methods 
• Baby-safe vibrating toy (Amazon affiliate link)
• Upcoming downloadable photographic manuals with step-by-step instructions

✨ Connect & Learn More

Visit www.physiobaby.co.uk
for consultations, courses and resources to support your baby’s development.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Is your baby crying and you just don’t know why? In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, Lisa dives deep into the many reasons behind baby crying and what parents can do about it. From hunger and discomfort to the witching hour, you’ll discover how to recognise your baby’s cues and respond with confidence.

We’ll explore:

• The differences between tired, hungry, overstimulated and bored babies
• Why some cries are normal communication and others may signal discomfort or illness
• The witching hour – why it happens and how to help your baby through it
• Practical calming strategies, from swaddling and skin-to-skin contact to soothing movement and white noise
• How to spot the signs of an overtired baby before they spiral into full-on meltdowns

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what to do if a baby is crying, how to keep your little one in a calm-alert state for longer, and when it’s time to seek extra help.

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free swaddling tutorial
• Previous sleep episode
• More support at physiobaby.co.uk
  
  

If you’ve been wondering what to do when your baby is crying and feeling overwhelmed, this episode will bring both reassurance and practical steps to help you and your little one feel calmer.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode Lisa dives into two important topics that every parent should know about:

1. Why barefoot is best for babies and toddlers
   • The benefits of barefoot time for sensory development, strength, and body awareness.
   • Simple ways to give your baby’s feet the stimulation they need — from massage to playful tapping during nappy changes.
   • How going barefoot helps prepare children for standing, walking, and running with confidence.
2. Understanding positional talipes (positional club foot)
   • What it is, how it happens, and why it often goes undiagnosed
   • Risk factors during pregnancy and how to check your newborn.
   • Why early recognition and intervention make a big difference.
   • How to get help for your baby.

Resources Mentioned

• Free Baby leg massage tutorial video: (click on the baby massage option!)
• Free Positional Talipes Parent Checklist PDF (download link)
• Lisa’s step-by-step Positional Talipes Video Tutorial (£35)

Please do check out the Physio Baby website for any other baby questions you may have!

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

What do you actually need for a new baby???

In this episode, I’m sharing the tried-and-tested baby products I’ve used with my own little one (and with the babies I’ve worked with as a paediatric physiotherapist). These are the items that truly make life easier in those early weeks and months.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• The essentials I recommend to every new parent
• Products that genuinely make a difference (and why)
• A few of my personal favourites that you might not have thought of
• How to avoid wasting money on things you don’t really need

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or looking for something that could make life smoother with your little one, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a practical list to work from.

✨ Check out the full list of products I mention here:

1. Moonvvin Baby bather infant pad
https://amzn.to/47AiYXu

2. San Francisco baby towels for newborns 
https://amzn.to/45U4OiI

3. Miniland Bee Shaped Bath and Environmental Thermometer:  https://amzn.to/4gerVbb

4. Ceba baby hard waterproof changing mat https://cebababy.eu/en_GB/p/Hard-changing-mat-short-70-Osito/2948 https://amzn.to/3V9eeRk

5. Cheeky wipes 
https://amzn.to/4m6IYx4

6. KEREITH 3Pack Sock Dryer Hanger Laundry Drying Rack Indoor Outdoor Drip Hanger with 10 Pegs 
https://amzn.to/3K2wzwR

7. Mediacous white noise machine 
https://amzn.to/4m82REa

8. Tommee Tippeee Blackout blinds (formerly Gro Anywhere blinds) https://amzn.to/45Wk2DW

9. LAMAZE Gardenbug Wrist Baby Rattle 
https://amzn.to/4mXUOLo

10. Totter and Tumble The Rambler Playmat https://totterandtumble.co.uk/products/the-rambler

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this important episode, Lisa tackles one of the most exhausting and emotional challenges for new parents — baby sleep problems. Drawing from her years as a paediatric physiotherapist and her own experience as a mum to a sleep-challenged baby, Lisa breaks down the most common sleep issues parents face and offers practical, evidence-based solutions you can start today.

In This Episode, Lisa Covers:

✅ The 4 most common baby sleep problems:

• Frequent night wakings beyond expected for their age
• Short daytime naps and inability to link sleep cycles
• Babies who struggle to fall asleep independently
• Day-night confusion in newborns

✅ Why babies don’t instinctively know how to fall asleep — and how you can gently teach them over time.

✅ The essential role of awake tummy time, natural daylight exposure, and movement stimulation during the day in promoting better sleep at night.

✅ How our modern safe sleep guidelines (Back to Sleep campaign) unintentionally contribute to disrupted baby sleep — and safe, physiotherapist-approved ways to counteract these effects.

✅ Practical tips on:

• Swaddling safely and effectively (with a link to Lisa’s free video tutorial)
• Creating an ideal sleep environment (including blackout blinds & white noise)
• Supporting babies through sleep transitions

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Swaddling Made Simple — Free Video Tutorial
  https://physiobaby.co.uk/swaddling-made-simple
• Episode 1: The Truth about Tummy Time — podcast episode on safe, effective tummy time tips
• White Noise Machine: https://amzn.to/44tOzbl
• GRO Anywhere Blackout Blinds: https://amzn.to/46cH0Hv

Find more Resources: www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this heartfelt episode of our miniseries, The Baby Basics: What No one Tells You,  I step away from my paediatric physiotherapy role and speak as a mum. I open up about my personal experience with pre- and postnatal anxiety and depression. I talk about the moments I never expected, the feelings no one warned me about, and the quiet struggles behind the newborn photos. This is an honest conversation inspired by my own journey as well as the many mothers I have worked with who's worries for their baby has negatively impacted on those early days of becoming a parent.

I’ll also be sharing some gentle, practical tips that helped me navigate those tougher days. If you’re expecting,  a new parent, or supporting someone who is, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and gives you some helpful advice.

With love to you and your baby,

Lisa

www.physiobaby.co.uk

Link to my Pre- and Post natal anxiety guide: https://physiobaby.co.uk/seven_day_reset

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Thank you for tuning in to the fourth episode of this miniseries where I give you all the scoop on the stuff that nobody tells you before you have your baby! 

Today I am talking about Moulded Baby Syndrome, because the issues it can cause are so easy to prevent - if you know how to spot it as soon as your baby is born!

I  explain exactly what it is, what to look out for and if you are at risk of your baby having it. We will touch on the corrective treatment methods if your baby is already having consequences of it and guide you where to go for more help should you need it.

Hopefully you will be reassured after listening that you will be able to intervene early when your baby arrives or, for the older babies, have a plan of action to sort it out!

With love and best wishes for your baby,

Lisa

For more help, find me at www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Are play gyms good for babies?

When can a baby use a bouncer?

Are Bumbo seats safe?

Are Baby Walkers Safe?

Today's episode will answer all of these (and many other) questions! 

Thank you for listening to the third instalment of this miniseries all about the equipment and "must-haves" for our babies that are currently on the market. Many of them are marketed as promoting aspects of your baby's development, but sadly this is often not the whole truth.
I wish I could share this information with every parent before they start shopping (or creating their baby shower lists!)
Let me share with you the most common equipments I see out there that can have a negative impact on your baby's development, how to use them more safely and what to do with your baby instead!

If you have any questions please do reach out:

www.physiobaby.o.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Welcome back to the second instalment of this miniseries where we look at all the things no one tells you about having a baby.

Today's episode is all bout feeding - mostly your newborn baby but we'll also talk about the little known aspects of milk feeds for older babies.

Thought about colostrum harvesting? What about microplastics in bottles? Perhaps your thoughts are currently centred on tongue tie or nipple confusion!

Listen in and let me clear up the confusion and give you some tips to avoid the common pitfalls in milk feeding (breast and formula) your precious little one!

Need more help: www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Episode 1: Baby Bath Time

Join me, Lisa Rogers as I go through a number of topics over the coming weeks covering all the common parenting pitfalls in the early days of your baby's life. This series talks you through the stuff no one tells you in books, on courses or even at the hospital! It's the tips and advice I wish I could tell every parent before they have their baby.

Kicking off the miniseries is today's episode that will give you all the important information and practical advice you need to know about bathing your newborn.
Why do we delay the first bath? When to start? How to do it?
Listen in and discover all these answers and much more info that will make you turn your baby's first baths from a dread to a calm and bonding experience.

www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Are you worried about a flat spot on your baby's head? 

Have you been told by your health care provider that it will sort itself out? 

Are you noticing babies wearing helmets and wondering if your baby needs one? 

Are you madly researching what to do to correct your baby's head shape? Or when does baby head shape become permanent?

Let me talk you through this "pandemic" of baby head shape problems and explain how to help your baby!

If you need any further help, click here!

Transcript: 

https://medium.com/@rogerslisa02/baby-flat-head-syndrome-f44638611294

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa  guides you through her favourite, development-boosting activities for babies aged 6–9 months. This stage is a major turning point where babies begin to roll with purpose, build core strength, explore through movement, and prepare for crawling.

Lisa explains exactly what your baby should be able to do before starting these activities; talks you through baby physiotherapy exercises to support rolling, sitting, tummy play and transitions; and teaches you the stages of crawling in preparation for your baby to crawl. She also takes you through signs to look out for if your baby may need additional help.

If you've been wondering, "When do babies start crawling?", or "Do all babies crawl?", Lisa answers those questions in this episode.

⭐ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔ How to help your baby learn to roll with confidence
• Side-to-side rolling practice using playful cues
• How to help your baby learn to roll with a developmentally sound pattern

✔ How to help your baby learn to sit and move to side-sitting
• Why twisting and oblique engagement are essential
• How to encourage side-sitting without overwhelming your baby

✔ Activities to strengthen core, arms, and shoulders
• Pivoting, reaching and crossing the midline
• Assisted transitions into all-fours
• How to introduce weight-bearing safely

✔ Step-by-step guidance to prepare your baby for crawling
• Using sitting → side-sitting → all-fours transitions
• Why side-sitting is crucial for hip mobility and core stability
• Safe assistance techniques using your legs and hands

✔ What NOT to do
• Avoiding forcing standing too early
• Avoiding too much forward-only reaching (which encourages bottom-shuffling)
• Tummy-time devices and why your thigh is often better

🧡 Key Takeaway

Focus on playful, gentle, baby-led movement, especially twisting, reaching, and transitioning between positions. These activities build the foundation for crawling and smooth, confident development.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Lisa’s Head Turning Preference + Flat Head Course
• Previous developmental stage episodes: MS E 1 and E2
• Upcoming episode on crawling (next week!) MS E4

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Join me as I explain all there is to know about tummy time! I'd love to share with you all I have learnt on the topic in my 20+ years of working with tiny babies and help you to understand why and how to get tummy time right! 

- When you should start doing it with your baby?

- Is it safe?

- How to make it safe?

- How much is enough?

- How to get your baby to do tummy time when they hate it!

- Why is it even a thing???

I'll answer these and many more FAQ's about this controversial and daunting aspect of looking after your little baby!

Find me at www.physiobaby.co.uk

Transcript:

https://medium.com/@rogerslisa02/the-truth-about-tummy-time-c125443ebf69

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In today’s episode, Lisa shares physiotherapy-based baby development activities designed specifically for the 3–6 month baby development stage. This episode is packed with simple, practical exercises that support your baby's gross motor skills, tummy time tolerance, rolling, head control, and sitting.

Rather than focusing on age alone, Lisa teaches you how to assess your baby’s motor milestones and choose the right activities based on ability, not age.

⭐ What Your Baby Should Be Doing To Start this Stage's Activities:

• Spend calm, awake time on their backs, tummies, or sides
• Bring their hands to midline on their backs
• Show early core strength through leg lifting 
• Hold their head up briefly during tummy time

⭐ Baby Development Activities You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. Back-Lying Activities

Improve core strength, reaching, and leg awareness:

• Head lifting and gentle flexion exercises
• Encouraging babies to bring hands to knees and feet
• Introducing toys to support baby reaching development
• Fun “up, up, up… boom!” leg-dropping game to build tummy strength

2. Tummy Time Activities 

Boost baby neck strength, shoulder stability, and tolerance for tummy time:

• Extended plank position with elbows under shoulders
• Encouraging side-to-side head turning
• Early "mini cobra" position to strengthen the upper body
• Reaching on elbows (early early weight-shifting)
• Increasing time spent in tummy time as strength improves

3. Side-Lying Play

Encourages balanced development:

• Baby plays on both sides

4. Teaching Baby to Roll (Back→Tummy & Tummy→Back)

Lisa teaches step-by-step how to teach your baby to roll, including:

• Using attractive toys to motivate movement
• How to scoop and position legs safely
• The correct arm and pelvis placement for successful rolling
• Using verbal cues to help baby anticipate movement
• Building rolling confidence through repetition

Rolling delays are extremely common now—this step is key for babies who are “happy on their back” but reluctant to move.

5. Early Supported Sitting

When your baby is ready, you’ll learn:

• How to safely support your baby’s torso and hips
• The best sitting positions to avoid slumping
• How to encourage upright head control
• Using your legs and cushions for support
• How to progress gradually to reduce your support over time

⭐ 3–6 Month Development Red Flags

If your baby is around six months old, contact your GP or health visitor if you notice:

• Baby is not reaching for toys
• Baby struggles to lift head during tummy time
• Baby cannot maintain head control when being carried
• Hands frequently tightly fisted
• Baby seems very stiff or very floppy

Early support can make a big difference — Lisa also offers physiotherapy support and baby development consultations for families needing extra help.

⭐ Links Mentioned

• High-contrast baby development socks and wrist rattles: Here
• Head shape & flat head syndrome resources: Here
• Baby development guides and consultations available on Lisa’s website: Here

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Just added: Click here to purchase the accompanying guide!

Introducing the latest Miniseries that will teach you exactly how to boost your baby's development in their first year of life!

In this, the first episode of the miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant shares simple, science-backed activities to support your baby’s development in the first three months — often called the fourth trimester.

Learn how to make tummy time easier, build your baby’s head control safely, and use skin-to-skin contact, side-lying play, gentle stimulation and visual tracking exercises to boost early gross motor development. Lisa explains what to expect in these first 12 weeks, which activities to prioritise, and when to seek extra support if you’re concerned about your baby’s movement, development or head shape.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the first three months are known as the fourth trimester
• How to support your newborn’s need for closeness while encouraging movement
• The safest way to do tummy time for each age
• How to use skin-to-skin, swaddling and side-lying to calm and strengthen your baby
• Step-by-step ideas for early eye tracking, head control, and body awareness
• When to seek help for concerns like flat head syndrome or head-turning preference

Mentioned in this episode:

• Free swaddling tutorial video
• Safe space guide for tummy and side naps:

Podcast Episode 1: How to do Tummy Time

Podcast Episode 11: The Top 3 Parenting Mistakes That Delay Baby Development & Cause Flat Head Syndrome

• Podcast Episode 9: How to Do Infant Massage
• Free download for improving baby head shape
• Online course for head turning preference 
• Video tutorial for Positional Talipes (inturned feet)

Perfect for:
New parents, first-time mums, and caregivers who want practical, physiotherapist-approved ways to promote their baby’s healthy development from birth to 3 months.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode of The Best for Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa shares the top three things every parent and parent-to-be needs to know to help their baby thrive; and to avoid the most common developmental issues she sees in her clinic, like Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly) and delayed motor milestones.

You’ll hear the real-life story of Lucy and her baby girl, whose journey through tongue-tie, head-turning preference, and helmet therapy highlights how easily modern parenting habits can unintentionally set babies back. She also explains how simple changes can make all the difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why tummy time from day one is crucial for your baby’s development and head shape, and how to do it safely.

The hidden dangers of baby equipment like bouncers, car seats, and floor sitters; when and how to use them wisely.

How modern parenting can delay development and what you can do to help your baby build strength, balance, and confidence naturally.

Resources Mentioned:

📘 Free Head Shape & Tummy Time Guide

🎓 Online Course: The Baby Flat Head Syndrome Solution

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberley Gallagher from The Feng Shui Flow to explore how feng shui can support families, parents, and children.
We discuss how the energy flow in your home can influence your child’s emotions, sleep, and sense of calm, and how small design shifts can create a peaceful, balanced environment for the whole family.

Kimberley shares practical feng shui tips for kids’ bedrooms, family spaces, and daily routines to bring more harmony, mindfulness, and wellbeing into your home.

🌿 Topics we cover:
 – Feng shui for parents and children
 – How to create a calm home environment
 – Supporting family connection and emotional balance

Find Kimberley here

Join the So Much Love community here

Join the Manifest and Flow workshop here

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode, Lisa dives into the beautiful world of baby massage — exploring how this simple, soothing practice can calm your baby, deepen your bond, and even boost development. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research from developmental psychologist Dr. Tiffany Field, Lisa breaks down the benefits of baby massage, explains how to do infant massage safely, when you can start, and which oils to use (and which to avoid).

You’ll discover how baby massage:

• Helps both baby and parent relax through parasympathetic activation
• Improves sleep, digestion, and weight gain in underweight infants
• Supports cognitive, motor, and speech development
• Boosts bonding, confidence, and calmness for parents
• Can fit easily into your day — even just a few minutes after a nappy change!

Lisa also shares practical tips on:

• Simple massage routines you can do at home
• Safe oils like coconut, sunflower, or olive oil
• How to adapt massage for newborns and preterm babies
• When not to massage (like during fussiness or right after a feed)

Plus, you can get the link to her free baby leg massage video to help you get started here!

Connect with Lisa here.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

All the weird and not-so-wonderful things parents do and worry about is what today's episode is all about!

Becoming a parent means doing (and thinking) things you never imagined! In this light-hearted yet informative episode of The Best for Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist, Lisa shares the funny, relatable (and sometimes worrying) moments all new parents go through.

From wondering “What does breastmilk taste like?” to panicking “Is my baby constipated?” and stressing about baby-led weaning, this episode covers it all — with practical advice and reassuring honesty.

You’ll hear:
 👶 What breastmilk really tastes like (and why the flavour changes!)
 🍼 Why some mums find their milk creamier or sweeter at different times of day
 🍽️ What “baby-led weaning” actually means and what to consider before starting it
 💩 How to tell if your baby is constipated and when it’s time to see your GP
 😴 The strange (but common!) things sleep-deprived parents do
 💬 Why it’s normal to worry and how to know when to ask for help

💖 Download Lisa’s free 7-Day Reset for Mums PDF full of calm strategies and clinical insights here.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

This episode could also be called, "Why won't my baby sit up?" or "When should my baby be crawling", or "Should I be worried that my baby isn't yet walking?"

If you've been googling any of those sorts of questions, you’re not alone! In this episode Lisa explains what delayed development really means, why it’s so common today, and when parents should (and shouldn’t) be concerned.

We’ll cover:

• The wide range of “typical” development and why milestone charts can be misleading
• How factors like sensory thresholds, muscle tone, and joint hypermobility affect movement
• Why modern parenting habits (less tummy time, more baby equipment) are delaying gross motor skills
• The link between crawling, sitting, rolling, and later strength, stability, and learning
• Practical steps parents can take at home to support their baby’s motor development
• When to seek extra help from a physiotherapist or GP

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• Episode 1: How to do Tummy Time 
• Miniseries Episode 3: Baby Equipment: Helpful or Harmful?
• Book a consultation with Lisa here!
  
  

This episode is designed to reassure parents while giving clear, practical guidance on how to support your baby’s natural development journey.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this end-of-year episode of the Best For Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa shares her personal journey and explains how to support baby development naturally through connection, positioning, and parent-led care.

This episode explores Lisa’s path from training in South Africa to working in intensive care and private hospitals in London, and how these experiences shaped her approach to early intervention for babies and baby physiotherapy in the first year of life.

You’ll hear powerful stories that explain why baby bonding and attachment, touch, and movement are just as important as milestones — and why many common baby issues, including baby head shape problems, are often preventable with early support.

Lisa also shares her experience of becoming a mother later in life, navigating postnatal depression, and discovering first-hand how overwhelming it can feel to follow expert advice in the early days. This insight now shapes the way she teaches parents how to support baby development naturally, using a less-is-more approach.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why parent-led baby physiotherapy creates better developmental outcomes
• Why tummy time is important and how fear around tummy time impacts babies
• How chest naps and baby safety can coexist when done correctly
• The link between positioning, bonding, and preventing baby head shape problems
• How modern routines and equipment affect baby movement development

This episode is for parents who are worried about development or head shape, or are looking for calm, practical guidance on supporting babies in a modern world.

If you’ve ever searched for how to prevent baby head shape issues, why tummy time is important, or how to help your baby develop without stress, this episode will help you understand why early, gentle intervention matters.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode, Lisa answers one of the most common questions parents ask: Does my baby need to crawl? 

Lisa also breaks down the real developmental benefits of crawling, why some babies skip it entirely, and when (and if!) you should be concerned. She explains typical crawling patterns, unusual crawling styles, bottom shuffling and bunny hopping, and how these relate to your baby’s muscle tone, sensory processing, coordination and motor planning.

You’ll learn:
 ✨ Why reciprocal crawling is so beneficial for strength, balance, proprioception and brain development
 ✨ When asymmetrical or “quirky” crawling is completely normal
 ✨ Why some babies skip crawling but still walk perfectly on time
 ✨ Early signs that a physio or osteopath might be helpful
 ✨ What to do if your baby never crawled — including fun, effective ways to build shoulder stability, core strength, sensory awareness, fine motor coordination and bilateral integration at any age.

This episode is packed with reassurance, clarity and actionable ideas, reminding you that movement should always feel playful, positive and empowering for your child.

Links mentioned:

Vibration toy for young babies: Here

Vibration toy for toddlers/older children: Here

I am an Amazon Affiliate and as such will receive a small commission for the sale of these products, however I do not endorse any product I have not personally used with great success!

Please also refer to my episodes on how to help your baby crawl from my Developmental Activities Miniseries: MS 2: E3 and E4.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Worried about tongue tie, breastfeeding struggles, tummy time, or your baby’s head shape? Learn practical, expert advice from an osteopath on how to support your baby’s development and your recovery after birth.

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Stephanie James, founder of The Osteoperformance Clinic in London. Stephanie explains how the body is deeply interconnected and why gentle, hands-on therapy can make a powerful difference for both babies and mothers.

This episode focuses on the physical reasons behind common challenges and offers clear, practical guidance to help you feel more confident in what to do next.

🤱 Feeding & Latching Difficulties

Stephanie explains that many feeding issues are not simply due to tongue tie. Instead, they are often caused by:

•  Tension or restriction in the neck and jaw 
•  Compression during birth (forceps, ventouse, or C-section) 
•  Reduced movement affecting the nerves to the tongue 

👉 Her key advice:

•  Don’t assume it’s tongue tie straight away 
•  Consider a non-invasive approach like osteopathy first
•  Remember: “Don't blame yourself—there is often a restriction in baby's body causing the difficulty”

🤸‍♀️ Tummy Time (Her Biggest Advice)

Stephanie explains it’s essential not just for strength but also for:

•  Brain development 
•  Integration of primitive reflexes 
•  Coordination and future learning skills 

She links lack of tummy time to:

•  Delayed development 
•  Retained reflexes 
•  Attention and coordination difficulties later on 

👉 Important point she makes:
If a baby can’t do tummy time, it’s not because they’re being difficult—
it may be due to a physical restriction in the body.

🚫 Containers & Baby Movement

Stephanie advises limiting time in:

•  Bouncers 
•  Car seats 
•  Other “containers” 

👉 Her key message:
Babies need time on the floor to:

•  Move freely 
•  Explore movement 
•  Develop properly 

💛 C-Section Recovery (For Mums)

Stephanie highlights that C-sections are often under-recognised in recovery.

She explains that scar tissue can:

•  Create tightness and adhesions 
•  Affect the pelvis, hips, and lower back 
•  Impact overall movement 

👉 Her advice:

•  Osteopathy can help release scar tissue—even years later 
•  Treatment often improves movement and reduces discomfort 
•  Emotional release during treatment can also happen, especially after traumatic births 

🎯 Key Takeaway

Before jumping to invasive treatments or assuming the worst, consider whether your baby’s body may just need support to move more freely.

Links Mentioned:

The Osteoperformance Clinic 

The Tomatis Method

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this final episode of our hypermobility mini-series, we’re talking about what happens after your hypermobile child starts walking.

Many parents think hypermobility is something babies “grow out of”, but this episode explains why symptoms often become more obvious once children start nursery or school. If your child trips a lot, complains of leg pain at night, struggles with coordination, or seems constantly tired, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing the most common reasons children in this age group are referred for physiotherapy and how parents can support them at home.

In this episode, we cover:

•  Why hypermobility symptoms often show up between ages 3–5 
•  The real reason some children trip and fall more than others 
•  Flat feet in children: when it’s normal and when to seek help 
•  Why leg pain at night is common in children with hypermobility
•  How hypermobility can affect balance, coordination and gross motor skills 
•  The difference between hypermobility and Developmental Coordination Disorder
•  Why hypermobile children often appear fidgety or restless 
•  Fatigue in hypermobile children and why everyday activities can feel exhausting 
•  Fine motor difficulties, pencil grip and hand strength 
•  What parents can do to support their child at home 
•  When to seek physiotherapy support

Why this matters

Many hypermobile children are misunderstood. What looks like clumsiness, poor behaviour, or lack of concentration is often simply a body that has to work much harder than normal.

The good news? With the right support and strengthening, most children improve beautifully.

Worried about your little one?

Book a complimentary 10 minute chat with Lisa here, or

Book a 60 minute remote treatment session with Lisa  here!

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Is your baby not standing yet? Refusing to put their feet down? Walking on their toes? Or just feeling very floppy compared to other babies?

In this episode of the Best For Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa  continues the hypermobility series and explains what happens next as hypermobile babies get older and why many of them struggle with standing, walking, trips and falls.

If you listened to last week’s episode, this is the next step. And if you’re currently worried that your baby isn’t hitting milestones, this episode will help you understand what’s going on and what you can do at home to support them.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why hypermobile babies often struggle to stand or walk
• What it means if your baby refuses to put their feet on the ground
• The real reason some hypermobile babies walk on their toes
• Why delayed walking doesn’t always mean something is “wrong”
• How sensory sensitivity in the feet affects standing and walking
• What physiotherapy actually focuses on for hypermobile babies
• Whether shoes, insoles or “first walkers” really help
• Simple ways you can help your baby at home

Key takeaways for parents

Hypermobility doesn’t just affect joints, it also affects muscle strength, coordination and body awareness. That’s why many hypermobile babies struggle with standing, crawling and walking.

The most important thing to remember is this: delayed walking does not automatically mean a serious problem. Many hypermobile babies simply need the right support, strengthening and sensory preparation.

The goal isn’t to “force milestones” — it’s to help your baby build strength, confidence and body awareness in a calm, gentle way.

This episode is part of a series, so please make sure you listen to Part 1 first!

Next week’s episode will cover what happens when hypermobile children are older and begin experiencing pain, fatigue and other challenges, and what parents can do about it.

Links mentioned:

Trunki Harness: Link to purchase here, link for instructions here

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Is your baby unusually flexible or “double-jointed”?

Maybe their legs flop out like a frog when lying down…
Maybe they struggle with tummy time…
Or perhaps they’re not rolling, sitting or crawling yet and you’re starting to worry.

In this episode of the Best For Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa explains hypermobility in babies: what it is, why it happens, and how it can affect your baby’s development in the first year of life.

Many parents notice their baby is bendy or slightly delayed, but few realise that hypermobile joints can make movement harder, not easier. Because their ligaments and connective tissues are stretchier, hypermobile babies often have to work much harder to build strength and stability.

The good news?
With the right activities and support, most hypermobile babies develop beautifully.

In this episode, Lisa explains the signs parents should watch for, why some babies avoid movement, and the simple ways you can support your baby’s development at home.

Signs Your Baby Might Be Hypermobile

 • Very flexible or bendy joints
 • Legs that flop outwards when lying down
 • Difficulty holding their head up
 • Disliking tummy time
 • Delays in rolling, sitting or crawling 
 • W-sitting
 • Refusing to put their feet on the ground when being helped to stand

If this sounds familiar, hypermobility could be a factor in your baby’s development.

How to Support a Hypermobile Baby

Lisa shares simple physiotherapy principles parents can start today, including:

 ✔ Encouraging plenty of tummy time
 ✔ Activities that build core and shoulder strength
 ✔ Helping babies practice rolling and twisting movements
 ✔ Supporting crawling development (a powerful strengthening stage)
 ✔ Gentle sensory activities that improve body awareness

These small daily movements act like mini gym sessions for your baby’s muscles, helping them build the stability they need for future milestones like standing and walking.

When Should Parents Seek Help?

While many hypermobile babies simply develop a little later, it’s worth seeking a professional assessment if your baby has:

• Delays in multiple developmental areas
• Very low muscle tone or feels floppy
• Limited movement or interaction
• Significant feeding or speech delays

Early support can make a huge difference to confidence, strength and coordination.

Link to vibrating teething ring: Here

🎧 Next Week’s Episode:
We’ll explore how hypermobility affects toddlers and older children, including walking, posture, and coordination.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Starting solids, baby sleep, choking risks and sleep training are some of the most debated topics in parenting, and the amount of conflicting advice online can leave parents feeling anxious and overwhelmed.

In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, Lisa continues her conversation with physician Dr. Kaliley Buller, who is passionate about helping parents understand what is actually normal in the early months with a baby.

We talk about the truth behind baby-led weaning vs purees, what parents should know about gagging vs choking, and why baby sleep is largely neurological — not something parents are “doing wrong.”

Dr. Buller also shares practical, realistic advice about sleep training, cortisol myths, and how to make decisions that work for your own family without guilt.

If you’ve ever worried that you’re doing something wrong with feeding or sleep, this episode will bring clarity and reassurance.

In This Episode We Cover

• Baby-led weaning vs purees and whether one is actually better
 • Why gagging during solids is normal and protective
 • Common choking risks parents don’t always think about
 • Why some babies naturally sleep better than others                                                     • The difference between sleep training and sleep teaching
 • Whether letting a baby cry briefly is harmful
 • The truth about cortisol and baby sleep myths
 • When babies can physiologically sleep longer stretches
 • A simple “block method” approach to improving sleep
 • Practical newborn life hacks (including removing baby poop stains!) work.

Resources Mentioned

Dr. Buller shares many resources for parents including sleep education and parenting tools on her website: Here

You can also connect with me here for more support navigating baby development and early motherhood.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Part 1 with Dr Kailey Buller, Emergency Physician, Labour and Delivery Doctor.

Today’s episode might genuinely be one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on The Best For Baby Podcast.

If you’ve ever sat awake at night wondering…

Is this normal?
Should I take my baby to A&E?
Am I overreacting — or missing something serious?

…then this episode is for you.

I’m joined by emergency physician, family doctor, labour and delivery specialist — and mum, Dr. Kailey Buller, who spends her working life caring for sick babies, worried parents, and newborn emergencies.

And today she’s breaking down, in the clearest and most reassuring way I’ve ever heard:

• The real signs parents should never ignore
• What doctors actually look for in emergency departments
• And how to know when your instincts are right

This episode will honestly make you feel calmer, more confident, and far more prepared as a parent.

Let’s dive in... When should you take your baby to A&E?

Dr. Buller shares the hospital ABC's doctors actually use to assess babies in emergencies, helping parents understand when to monitor at home and when to seek urgent medical care.

In Part 1 we cover:

 ✔️ Fever rules every parent should know (especially under 3 months) 
 ✔️ Signs your baby is struggling to breathe
 ✔️ Dehydration red flags most parents miss
 ✔️ Head bumps: what’s actually dangerous vs normal toddler accidents
 ✔️ Vomiting and when it becomes serious
 ✔️ How to safely hydrate a sick baby at home                                                             ✔️ Top tips for constipation and what's normal

This episode is packed with calm, practical advice you’ll want to save and share.

Resources Mentioned

• Dr. Kailey Buller’s parent resources & guides
• Dr Buller's Podcast: Surviving Tiny Humans
• Surviving Tiny Humans, the book

⭐ If this episode helped you feel more confident as a parent, please follow, share, or leave a review — it helps more families find evidence-based support.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Is it anxiety… exhaustion… or something more?

In this deeply personal episode, Lisa shares her shocking diagnosis of Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid, and explains why it’s so often missed in new mums.

Thyroid conditions, including postpartum thyroiditis, are surprisingly common in the first year after having a baby. Yet many symptoms are dismissed as “normal mum life.”

Racing heart. Anxiety. Insomnia. Weight loss. Irritability. Sweating. Weakness.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, Lisa covers:

• What Graves’ disease actually is and how it affects your body
• The difference between Graves’ disease and postpartum thyroiditis
• Why thyroid problems are common after pregnancy
• The key symptoms of an overactive thyroid in new mums
• When to go to A&E 
• The essential blood tests you MUST ask for
• How thyroid conditions can impact future pregnancies
• Why you must advocate for your own follow-up care

Many women suffer for months, even years thinking they are just anxious, overtired, or struggling with motherhood. But untreated thyroid disease can seriously affect your heart, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Common thyroid disorder symptoms:

• Unexplained rapid weight loss
• Resting heart rate over 100
• Severe palpitations
• Intense anxiety or rage
• Heat intolerance and excessive sweating
• Shaking hands or muscle weakness
• Feeling “not yourself”

Please seek professional help if you have any of these symptoms, because this podcast isn’t just Best for Baby. It’s Best for Mum, too. 

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode of The Best For Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explores the real reasons so many neurotypical babies are struggling with early development – even without any medical diagnosis.

From tummy time fears to modern baby equipment, we dive into how everyday parenting practices may unintentionally impact milestones like rolling, sitting, crawling and walking.

You’ll learn:

• Why the “Back to Sleep” campaign, while life-saving, has created a fear of tummy time
• How baby equipment like bouncers, seats and pushchairs can limit natural movement
• The link between flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) and time spent on firm surfaces
• What a baby’s sensory profile is – and how it affects development
• How flexibility, hypermobility and low muscle tone can slow progress
• Why tall or heavier babies often take longer to meet milestones

And Most importantly, What you can do right now to support your baby’s strength and motor skills!

Lisa also explains how small daily changes can make a huge difference to your baby’s development.
If you’re worried your baby is behind, this episode will reassure you that there is so much you can do before jumping to worst-case conclusions.

• Helpful Resources
  • Baby Development Mini-Series (Best for Baby Podcast) 
  • 0–3 Month Baby Development PDF
  • Remote consultations with Lisa
  • Home visits in Greater London

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Breastfeeding is often described as “natural”—but for many mums, it’s anything but easy.

In this episode, I’m joined by lactation consultant and paediatric nurse Michelle Kuteyi of the Baby Care Consultancy, who shares clear, practical strategies to help you feel confident feeding your baby, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combining both.

We cover everything from painful latch and low milk supply to cluster feeding and newborn feeding cues, with simple explanations that will completely change how you approach feeding in those early weeks.

If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure if your baby is getting enough milk, this episode is for you.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

•  The CHINS method for a pain-free, effective latch 
•  How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk (without guessing)
•  The real reason babies feed so frequently in the early days 
•  What cluster feeding actually means 
•  The biggest mistake affecting milk supply (and how to fix it) 
•  Why pumping output doesn’t reflect your actual supply
•  How to transition from breast to bottle without refusal
•  The truth about foods, teas, and “milk-boosting” products

👶 Key Takeaways:

•  Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mum and baby
•  Frequent feeding in the early days is normal and necessary
•  Milk supply works on supply and demand, not schedules
•  A painful latch is not normal and can be fixed
•  Babies don’t just feed for hunger - they feed for regulation and comfort

🧠 Practical Tips You Can Start Today:

•  Feed your baby based on cues, not the clock
•  Aim for 8–10 feeds per day in the early weeks 
•  Use nappies (wet + dirty) to track intake 
•  Prioritise night feeds or pumping to protect supply 
•  Keep baby close, supported, and aligned when feeding 
•  Don’t compare your journey to others—especially online 

💛 Support & Resources:

If you’re struggling with feeding, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

You can connect with Michelle here!

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode of the Best For Baby Podcast, I’m joined by experienced doula Emma Inglefield, founder of By Your Side Doula, to explore how doulas can completely transform your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal experience.

If you’ve ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure about childbirth, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s truly possible.

Emma shares what a doula actually does, how to prepare for a calm and confident birth and the powerful role of mindset, environment, and support during labour.

We also dive into birth choices, including home birth vs hospital birth, the realities of induction, and how to feel informed and in control of your decisions.

Whether you’re pregnant, planning a baby, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you feel more empowered, informed, and confident.

💛 Key Takeaway

Birth doesn’t have to be something you fear. With the right preparation and support, it can be a calm, empowering, and positive experience whatever path your birth takes.

🔗 Resources & Links

•  Connect with Emma Inglefield: By Your Side Doula 
•  Free virtual coffee mornings for mums 
•  Birth partner workshops & antenatal preparation 
•  Monthly miscarriage support group 

👶 Loved This Episode?

Make sure to follow the podcast and share this episode with a mum-to-be who needs to hear this 💛

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Confused about tummy time? Worried about tummy naps after scary headlines or conflicting advice online?

In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explains what tummy time actually is, why it matters for your baby’s development, and how supervised daytime tummy naps may fit safely into your routine.

After recent conversations around infant sleep safety, many parents feel frightened and unsure about what’s safe, especially when it comes to newborn tummy time and contact naps.

This episode gives you clear, practical guidance without the overwhelm.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why tummy time matters for baby development, strength, and milestones

✔️ How tummy time affects head shape and flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly)

✔️ Why many babies hate tummy time, and how to make it easier

✔️ What counts as tummy time (it’s more than just floor time)

✔️ The safest ways to start tummy time from day one

✔️ How to create a safe tummy time space

✔️ The difference between night sleep and supervised daytime naps

✔️ What supervised daytime tummy naps mean and the conditions required for safety

Key reminder from this episode:

Overnight sleep = always on their back in a clear cot.

Daytime tummy time = supervised, safe space, clear airway.

This episode is designed to help parents feel calm, confident and informed especially if tummy time has been stressful or confusing.

Links Mentioned:

Totter and Tumble Play Mat: 10% off: Here

Loved this episode?
Please share it with another parent who may be worried about tummy time or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!