About
Hi! We're Sydney & Rachel and we want to help you crush parenthood.
Founded by Dr. Rachel McDonald, PT, DPT and Sydney Bennett, MS, OTR/L, our team brings years of experience, passion, and expertise in the world of pediatrics to empower families with the knowledge and tools to foster healthy growth and development in babies ages birth to 18 months.
This is ABSOLUTELY for you if...
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You're an expecting or current parent and you want to sit back, relax, and be given all the tools in one place when it comes to your new baby's milestones
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You want expert guidance and reliable information that is research-backed
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You want peace of mind knowing what to expect at each stage of development and knowledge to help with early detection of delays or red flags
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You want to bond with your baby through meaningful interactions and age appropriate cognitive, social, and motor activities that promote growth and bonding
"I truly believe that the insight, activities, and guidance provided by Rachel and Sydney are what helped my twins develop all of their physical abilities and excel at an advanced rate, especially for being born premature."
Sage, WI
What Happy Parents Say
"I had to rely on googling or the Dr. visits with a brief explanation on what to expect next (ex: when to expecting rolling over) but nothing specific so the images and text in the Milestone Manuals are really helpful on exactly what to expect or compare what your child is doing."
Chelsey, WI
"My new niece was the first baby in my family in a long time. With new research and recommendations always coming out, it's confusing to know what's safe for babies. Rachel and Sydney and the babyFIT Milestone Manuals were a huge help confirming the appropriate toys and devices to keep my new little niece safe and healthy. Working with them gives my family peace of mind."
Kelsey, TX
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What age range does the babyFIT Milestone Manuals cover?There are 7 Milestone Manuals include, each one covering a 2 month period. When put all together it covers the age ranges starting at birth to about 18 months.
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What types of milestones and skills do the Milestone Manuals address?The Milestone Manuals include goals and information relating to gross and fine motor skills (think rolling/crawling/walking and reaching/grasp), sensory, behavior, cognition, vision, play, and feeding.
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How long will the exercises in the Milestone Manuals take to complete daily?The exercises in the Milestone Manuals will start out quick, aligning with your newborn's wake windows. Many of the activities take less than 3-5 min to complete but can be repeated throughout the day following diaper changes, etc.
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Does my baby need these guides to develop typically?No! Remember! Every kiddo develops at a different pace & so many factors including genetics, environment, & birth history contributes to development. Baby may not be completing all of the things recommended in each guid and may overlap into other guides and that is OK! At babyFIT, our mission is to educate parents and help them feel EMPOWERED knowing what to do with their baby and when to seek help as well as providing support and offering fun activities through bonding. We want every baby to reach their full potential at their own pace and when they are ready!
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How is the information in the babyFIT Milestone Manuals organized?Every manual consists of 8-10 pages including a table of contents, specific goals for each 2 month age period, and each goal broken down showing a picture of what to expect and 2-3 activities with pictures and descriptions to work on at home to achieve the goal!
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What does the 45 minute video coaching call consist of and who is it with?The 45 minute video call is a milestone check-in / coaching session with Rachel and Sydney. After you purchase you will receive an email with a milestone check-in form and coaching contract. When you are ready to schedule, reach out to Rachel and Sydney via email (rachandsyd@thebabyfitproviders.com) and they will get you scheduled for your individualized video call within 2 weeks of original request date! *this is not medical advice or Physical or Occupational Therapy.
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I'm a grandparent or a friend of someone expecting. Can I buy this as a gift??Absolutely! Choose our gift card option from the main menu and purchase an amount that works for you!
You've probably been here...
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You struggle sifting through all the recommendations out there and trouble knowing what information to trust?
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How do I know what equipment I should register for and use?
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Is there anything I can do to help prevent motor skill delay or my baby developing a flat head?
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I have SO MANY QUESTIONS and am wanting guidance and daily feedback from an expert but I don't know where to go!
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What milestones should my baby reach in their first year and when?
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Why isn't my baby rolling yet?
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What can I do to help my baby actually enjoy tummy time?
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How do I know if my baby is delayed with their motor skill development?
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What should my baby be doing cognitively and behaviorally from month to month?
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How will I know if my baby is "behind" with their skills?
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Most importantly, does my baby need daisy shaped sunglasses??