April | Paediatric Physiotherapist

Hi I’m April! 👩‍👧‍👦I’m a York mum of 2 🤓I’m a highly specialist paediatric physio of 13 years. My expertise is baby & child development 👶🏽🧠🦶🖐️ ⭐️I have 1:1 clinic appointments in York & online ⭐️I hope to share here evidenced based advice, tips & reassurance about your little ones growth & development. 🙏I would love to hear from you - what would you find helpful (or would have found) for me to cover?

How can an appointment help you and your little one? ⬇️ Please get in touch if you would like an appointment, and share if you know anyone who could benefit ❤️ ⭐️Baby & toddler MOT Newborn & growing bodies review & development support A fantastic way to learn more about your little one & how you can support them 👶🏻Head shape & neck tightness Flat spot, plagiocephaly, scaphycephaly, brachycephaly Head and neck side preference Torticollis Neck tightness impacting movement or feeding 🤸‍♀️Movement & milestones Difficulty or delay with learning to move - tummy time, using hands or legs, rolling, sitting, crawling, moving between positions, crawling, walking Getting “stuck” in positions Clumsiness, balance, coordination, strength Concerns about the way your little one is moving or asymmetries Trouble keeping up with peers 🦶Body alignment & physical development Posture, lower limb and feet position - flat feet, in toeing, bow legs or knock knees Concerns about alignment or asymmetries 🧠Early intervention & ⭐️Special baby bundle A discounted bundle of full sessions for comprehensive assessment of babies individual needs & treatment Early screening for cerebral palsy Tailored program and report Baby massage adaptations Parent support, information & questions encouraged A great option to supplement any NHS therapy This package is for babies born preterm / NICU graduates / at risk of neuro development difficulties / a diagnosis (or being investigated for) of neuro development difficulties

Christmas gifts can be hard for very little ones when they’re changing so fast 🏃‍♀️ My top picks for development & the longest play. I have a 1 & 3yo and some of these have 3 years of play and counting 🤯 Let us know yours below ⬇️ ⭐️Musical instruments - make your own @babybandmusic @singandsignyorkselby at home! ⭐️Books ⭐️Balls ⭐️Building blocks, duplo, wooden train tracks ⭐️Magnetic Tiles ⭐️Soft play couches, stepping stones, make you own big play ⭐️Mud kitchens, kids gardening items, kitchen towers we love our compact bear one @thelearningtowercompany ⭐️Stacking, shape sorters, puzzles, matching & sorting ⭐️Cause and effect with interest (not just buttons) eg ball drop (love the leaf musical one) ⭐️People & animal figures for pretend play @acornandpip have some gorgeous toys ⭐️Higher quality craft items, paints, easels, threading, reusable stickers, play dough kits. @catkinandco have some gorgeous boxes. ⭐️Balance or pedal bike ⭐️Waterproof & outdoor gear @jojomamanbebe is convenient in York. I also like @muddypuddlesuk @littlegreenradicals and @vinted of course ⭐️ Attach a needed item to days out. Mine will be getting boots for @yorkshiremuddings. And we are obsessed with our @thule trailer. For ideas check @yorkmumbler @littlevikingsyork @nationaltrust ⭐️Toy subscriptions - value best from around 1-2 years, a good gift idea if you’ve been interested to try them @lovevery.europe @giveitawhirli ⭐️Yoto mini - around 2.5-3 years, my eldest adores hers and it’s a fantastic alternative to screens @yotoplay ⭐️Items for your own kitchen - do you need a new whisk? #OutdoorPlay #toddlerplay #yorkkids #PlayMatters #ToyRecommendations #ChristmasToys #toddlertoys #DevelopmentToys #openendedplay