What I Wish I Knew : A Podcast About Pregnancy, Parenting, and Women's Health

Baby Movement Milestones with Dr. Allison Mell

Nov 18, 2025 · 55 min · Season 2 · Episode 20 · 53.7 MB
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We sat down with Dr. Allison Mell - pediatric physical therapist, founder of Tots on Target, and the internet’s favorite “don’t panic, your kid is fine” voice - to talk about baby milestones in a way that was truly no-stressie. Allison has a gift for helping parents understand what actually matters when your baby rolls, crawls, stands, or… refuses to do any of the above on the timeline you have in your head.

We dig into why independent floor time is a superpower, the stages of learning to walk, whether shoes are a go or no-go, and much more. Most importantly, we talk about why watching your kid rather than obsessing over a milestone is the way to go.

Follow Dr. Mell on Instagram: @totsontarget

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Music by Ben Scott

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