Under 5's
We see children under 5 years old for a variety of reasons. Please have a look through this page for information about how we would recommend promoting early physical development for babies and young children.
Practical tips for promoting movement with your baby or young child.
Practical Tips for Early Years Movement | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
‘Tummy time’ is an essential part of promoting development in babies and young children. Find out more about daily suggestions for tummy time here.
Parent Leaflet - Tummy Time Ideas | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)
Being physically active every day is important for healthy growth and development. Here are the physical activity guidelines for children under 5.
Physical activity guidelines for children (under 5 years) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Have a look at our animal walks video for some great ideas. These are excellent for young children and lots of fun too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ziDxi_3l8&feature=youtu.be
Information Leaflets
The links below take you to where you can download the PDF file.
Babywalkers- are they necessary?
