When you have twins, it’s almost impossible not to compare. One rolls first. One crawls first. One starts walking while the other seems perfectly happy taking their time. So how do you know what’s normal — and when there might actually be something worth checking?
In this episode, we’re joined by paediatric physiotherapist Ali Day, founder of Little Ones Physiotherapy and author of The Baby Playbook, to take some of the pressure out of baby development.
Ali explains why milestones are better thought of as windows rather than deadlines, why twins born on the same day can still develop months apart, and how corrected age should be considered for babies born prematurely.
We also get practical about what developmental play actually looks like when you’re juggling two babies — including tummy time, floor play, cuddling and connection — and why supporting development doesn’t need to mean adding another long list of things to your day.
We chat about:
- Why twins don’t need to reach milestones at the same time
- How corrected age affects developmental milestones
- Tummy time — when to start and how to make it achievable with multiples
- Why quality of play matters more than quantity
- Cuddling, bonding and dividing your attention between two babies
- Walkers, activity centres, bouncers and other baby equipment
- When it might be worth checking in with a paediatric physiotherapist
- Hip dysplasia and why it can be particularly relevant for multiples
- Why free floor play can be one of the best things you can give your baby
Most importantly, Ali reminds us that our babies are individuals. One twin being “behind” the other doesn’t necessarily mean they’re behind at all — and supporting their development doesn’t need to be complicated.
Resources from Ali & Little Ones Physiotherapy
Little Ones Physiotherapy
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The Baby Playbook — Hardcover
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The Crawling Playbook — eBook
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Free Milestone Guide — 0–2 years
Free Milestone Guide — 2–5 years
Follow along for the raw, unfiltered reality of raising multiples.
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