First Year Foundations guides are educational resources for parents and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The guides published by First Year Foundations are educational materials designed to support parents in understanding and gently exploring baby development in the first year of life. They are based on the Feldenkrais method and years of hands-on experience with babies and families.
Our guides are not medical instruments, clinical protocols, or therapeutic interventions. They are invitations to observation and gentle movement exploration that complement, rather than replace, professional medical care.
If you have any concerns about your baby's health, development, or wellbeing, please consult with your pediatrician or other qualified healthcare professional. Seek immediate medical attention if your baby experiences:
Our guides do not replace:
The use of First Year Foundations guides is entirely at your discretion and responsibility. You know your baby best. If any activity or suggestion does not feel right for your baby or your family, discontinue it and consult with your healthcare provider if needed.
We encourage you to:
By using First Year Foundations guides, you acknowledge that baby development and movement activities involve inherent risks. You assume all risk of injury to yourself or your baby that may result from using our guides. We are not liable for any injury or loss that results from the use of our guides or content.
We may update this disclaimer from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed of any changes.
If you have questions about this disclaimer or our approach, please contact us at hello@first-years-foundations.com.