Brave Kids Physio

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🙌 Milestones | Gross Motor | Sports Injuries
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📍 Canberra & Brisbane
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Your baby’s hand skills go through one of the most fascinating progressions in all of child development — from whole-fis...
24/06/2026

Your baby’s hand skills go through one of the most fascinating progressions in all of child development — from whole-fist gripping at 4 months all the way to the precise fingertip-to-fingertip pincer grip by 12 months and beyond.

And every single stage matters. The pincer grip isn’t just about picking things up — it’s the foundation for self-feeding, drawing, dressing and eventually writing. The earlier you play with purpose, the more you’re building those pathways.

Swipe through to see every stage of the progression, the play ideas that build each one, and the toys our physios actually recommend — all available at the link in bio.

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If your child plays sport, this is the one rule you need to know.According to the Australasian College of Sport and Exer...
19/06/2026

If your child plays sport, this is the one rule you need to know.

According to the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, a child’s weekly organised sport hours — across all sports combined — should not exceed their age in years. A 9-year-old, 9 hours. A 12-year-old, 12 hours. That includes training and games, across every sport they play.

And here’s why it matters. Kids are not mini adults. In adults, tendons are the weak point. In kids, it’s the growth plate — the area of the bone responsible for growth — and it’s 2 to 5 times weaker than the surrounding bone. Overload it and you’re looking at injuries like Sever’s disease or Osgood-Schlatter that sideline kids for months.

During a growth spurt it becomes even more important. Bones grow faster than muscles during these phases, meaning the same load that was fine last season can suddenly be too much — sometimes almost overnight.

Read more details and get a tracker on our blog!

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19/06/2026

Physio Mini Move Series - Pull to Sit

This is one of the first things we teach babies who are working on their sitting skills — and it’s also one of the best play moves you can weave into your daily routine from as early as 3 months.

Pull to sit builds core strength, head control and body awareness — all the foundations your baby needs before they can sit independently. And the best part? All you need are your hands and a baby who’s ready to work.

Lie them on their back, offer your fingers to grip, and slowly pull them up to sitting — letting them do as much of the work as possible. Go slowly, watch their head (may need one hand behind their head), and make it a game.

Save this for later and follow along — we share a new mini milestone every week.

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Today is Andi’s birthday and I could not let it go by without taking a moment to introduce the other half of Brave Kids ...
17/06/2026

Today is Andi’s birthday and I could not let it go by without taking a moment to introduce the other half of Brave Kids Physio to those of you who haven’t met her yet.

Andi and I started this together back in 2020 in Canberra with a shared vision — paediatric physio that feels less supportive to busy families, based on little ones needs, and a whole lot more fun. And everything Brave Kids Physio is today is reflects all the hard work Andi has put in!

She has a gift that is genuinely hard to put into words. She walks into a session and within minutes even the most cautious, uncertain little ones are following her lead and doing things they didn’t know they could do. She has many little best friends — and they are very lucky to have her.

This year she packed up and moved to Brisbane to launch our North Brisbane branch, which honestly took a kind of courage I really admire.

And then there is what she is to me. Andi brings an energy to everything she does that is honestly contagious — in sessions, in business, in life. She has never once let me do this alone. She turns up, she backs me, and she finds an adventure in absolutely everything — whether that’s a new running trail, a new city, or a new way to help a kid do something they never thought they could.

I am so lucky she said yes to doing this with me.

Happy birthday Andi. BKP would be much less brave without you.

Like the post to share the love to Andi today!

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17/06/2026

The milestone between the Milestone Series — the chin tuck.

Next time you do a pull to sit with your baby, watch closely right at the very start of the movement. Before their head comes up, you might notice their chin drops slightly toward their chest — that tiny movement is called a chin tuck, and it’s one of the earliest signs of deep neck flexor activation.

In other words, your baby is starting to build the neck and core strength they need to sit independently. And it starts right here, in this small, easy-to-miss moment.

To encourage it, try playing with Bub on your knees (end of reel). Perfect for connection!

Save this so you remember what to look for, and follow along for a new mini milestone every week.

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3-6 months is one of the most exciting stages of your baby’s development — and it goes SO fast. 🧡This is when rolling, r...
15/06/2026

3-6 months is one of the most exciting stages of your baby’s development — and it goes SO fast. 🧡

This is when rolling, reaching and those first real giggles start to emerge. And the best part? You don’t need fancy equipment or a background in physio to help them thrive — just a little know-how and some intentional play.

Swipe through to see what your baby is working on right now, and simple ways you can support each skill at home.

Follow — we share new play ideas every week, backed by paediatric physios who genuinely love what they do. 👶🦁

14/06/2026

Did your little come come early? — well here’s something every premmie parent deserves to know. 🧡

In the third trimester, babies go through some of the most crucial growth and development of their entire pregnancy — brain maturation, muscle development, and early movement patterns all happen in these final weeks. When babies arrive early, they can miss some of that vital window, which is why premature babies are 40% more likely to experience gross motor delays, and many also need a little extra support with communication.

This isn’t something to be scared of. It’s something to feel empowered by. The earlier you know, the earlier you can help! And how do you help? Through play!

Follow along — we’ll support you and show you how to play with purpose 💪

Every piece of educational content we create starts with a real baby doing real things — tummy time that’s actually tric...
14/06/2026

Every piece of educational content we create starts with a real baby doing real things — tummy time that’s actually tricky, play that’s genuinely messy, milestones that happen in their own different ways.

We’re building a library of resources to help families across Australia understand their baby’s development — and we’d love your little one to be part of it.

If you’re in Brisbane or Canberra and have a baby aged 4–12 months, slide into our DMs — we’d love to chat! 👶🧡

12/06/2026

Pretend fruit toys aren’t just cute — they’re a physio’s secret weapon 🍊 One toy, four completely different skills depending on how you use it.

🔗 Shop link in bio.

CLIP 1 · CHOPPING
Hand strength + bilateral coordination

Pressing down to chop builds hand and wrist strength. Using both hands together (one to hold, one to chop) is bilateral coordination — a building block for everything from dressing to writing.

Language + cognitive development

CLIP 2 Collecting and naming

Asking baby to find or fetch specific fruits builds vocabulary, colour recognition and early problem-solving. Even pointing and babbling counts — this is how language starts!

CLIP 3 ·
Gross motor strength + balance

Squatting down to pick up fruit and standing back up builds leg strength, balance, and ankle mobility. This movement pattern is foundational for walking, running and climbing stairs. Do it through hide and seek and your kids will love it.

CLIP 4 · WASHING
Fine motor + sensory play

Rubbing, scrubbing and rinsing the fruit develops fine motor skills, hand grip strength and sensory tolerance — especially for babies who are tactile-sensitive. Plus it’s genuinely fun.

Save this so you remember next time you’re setting up play!

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