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27 Jan-10 Feb: Free physical therapy for babies – Here’s what you need to know (#6)
Alex Siega
January 27, 2025 • Read time: 5 minutes
Hi, APP Community! ❤️ I’m still feeling warm and fuzzy from Burnout Brunch this past weekend; thank you to everyone who showed up to learn and heal together. I’m so grateful we can come together as a community for moments like this 🫶🏻
Now for something completely different. This week’s Dear Dr. Mom is dedicated to something equally near and dear to my heart as a parent: FREE STUFF 💸
I’ve heard parents talk about all the ways physical therapy has helped their baby, resolving everything from motor development to sleep issues. So when someone in the community asked, “What is a kinderfysio, anyway?” I knew that it’d be good to highlight this free resource for parents. We all love a confident baby learning to explore the world — with a confident parent behind them.
👩⚕️ Dear Dr. Mom: What is a kinderfysio and how could my baby benefit?
Pediatric physical therapist Maggie Onofri from Kinderfysiotherapie in Amsterdam explains when and why you may want to take advantage of free physical therapy for your baby, and what to expect at a session. Spoiler: Physical therapy is not just for when you think your baby’s behind on motor skills!
Physical therapy for children goes far beyond just improving gross motor skills. It also plays a crucial role in their emotional, mental, and social development, creating a strong foundation for overall well-being.
If you’re wondering whether physical therapy is worth exploring, read on about how it can help your baby get a great start — at no cost to you 👇️
Have a question you want to ask us? Submit it here. All questions will be anonymized and edited for clarity.
Community €2 Sale tickets are live! ✨🎟️
🗓️ What’s happening around town
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Here's a selection of upcoming activities and events for babies and toddlers.
🛍️👕 The Community €2 Sale is back on 16 Feb. Last time we had 50+ people show up and some sellers made over €100 💸 We’re also taking donations for Stichting Babyspullen; just bring your stuff and we’ll handle transport to the drop-off location 💕 Buyers enter for free!
For our winter sale, we listened to your “more!” feedback with more time, more seller spots, and more FOOD 🌮 You won’t want to miss the authentic tacos from fellow mama Kitchen of Rissa while you shop and donate. It’s all going to be very festive, we’re really excited.
Toddler sale (size 80 to 104) @ 10:30 - 13:30 — Oud West
Baby sale (up to size 80) @ 14:00 - 17:00 — Oud West
Online
Fit-in-40 by Embodied by Bonnie
Mon 27 Jan, Tues 28 Jan (Every Mon & Tues) @ 11:00 — Online
Movement coach Bonnie hosts this super accessible mama & baby strength and fitness class, in just 40 minutes online. Come with or without your baby!
South
Wed 29 Jan (Every Wed) @ 10:30 — De Pijp
Expose your baby/toddler to real instruments in this interactive music workshop at Monti’s World.
West
Sat 1 Feb 09:30-10:15, Sun 2 Feb 09:15 - 10:00 (Every week) — Erasmusparkbuurt
This parent/child ballet class is for walking babies up to age 4. This upcoming week are the “viewing lessons,” so you can check out what the students have learned!
Next on Mon 3 Feb @ 15:00 — Rembrandtpark
A centering community walk around the park. Babies and dogs welcome; or come just yourself!
Center
Marmoucha Orchestra Family Concert
Sun 2 Feb @ 14:30 - 15:30 — Centraal Station
This family concert at Bimhuis has groovy world music even the tiniest audience members will appreciate 🕺🏻
Want to share an event with our community? Email [email protected] to get in touch.
See you ‘round the neighborhood!
Until next time,
Alex from the Amsterdam Parent Project (APP)