1 Stop Paediatric Services

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

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20/03/2026

Welcome to Fine Motor Fridays!
A series where we give you the tips and tricks for your child's fine motor development!

Did you know?
Fine motor skills are essential for:
✏️ Handwriting
👕 Buttons & zips
🍴 Using utensils
🎨 Drawing and crafts

Signs your child may need help with fine motor skills:
Avoids drawing
Struggles with buttons, or zips
Difficulty using scissors
Difficulty using cutlery or messy eating.
Messy handwriting or pain when drawing/writing.

Keep an eye out for next weeks Fine Motor Friday: Preschool Drawing Checkpoints!

19/03/2026

We promise you - we might look like we are having fun, but WE ARE WORKING.
Here at 1Stop, we use a sensory play-based approach to therapy. Through play, children explore different textures, movements, and activities that support their development in a natural and engaging way.
While children are busy playing, they are also working on important skills such as:
🖐️ Fine motor skills
⚖️ Sensory regulation
🧠 Attention and learning
🤝 Social interaction
💪 Strength and coordination
Play is how children learn best. By following their interests and incorporating sensory experiences, we can help build the foundations they need for everyday tasks at home, school, and in the community.
So yes - it looks like fun… because learning should be! 🌈

18/03/2026

Why Screening for DDH Before 2 Weeks Matters

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a condition where a baby’s hip joint does not develop properly. The good news? When detected early, it’s usually very treatable.

🩺 Why screen before 2 weeks?

🔹 Early detection = simpler treatment
If DDH is identified in the first days of life, treatment may only require a soft brace to guide the hip into the correct position.

🔹 Babies grow fast
The earlier the hip is positioned correctly, the better it can develop as the baby grows.

🔹 Prevents long-term problems
Untreated DDH can lead to walking difficulties, hip pain, early hip replacement or early arthritis later in life.

🔹 Non-invasive checks
Screening in the newborn period involves gentle physical examination of the hips and an ultrasound.

💡 The takeaway:
A quick hip check within the first 2 weeks can make a lifelong difference. Early screening helps ensure babies grow with strong, healthy hips.

13/03/2026

Don’t miss the launch of ‘Belle and Bea’s Beautiful New Home’!
Book three in the Easter Bilby’s Friends series.
Sunday 22 March at 11:00am
Bookings not required