Noni and Hayley, I wouldn't worry either, but there are some fun things you can do that will also help a bit. I've just recently got a copy of the Baby Play book by the gymbaroo people (ebay) and it has all sorts of cool games you can play that help them with those skills...the book is divided into 4 sections, birth-3 mths, 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 mths then there's a toddler book as well. I'm having trouble with some of the 6+ month ones because E doesn't sit by herself yet but we've been having fun with the 3+ months ones. And babies can learn through play.
Re the flooring, E had a wonderful time when we were away because she got plonked down on so many different types of floors, and had fun looking, touching, rolling and rocking on them, she was really amazed by the whole thing LOL. Noni if the lino is slippery, could you get a piece of carpet offcut (usually pretty cheap from the flooring shops) instead of the blanket or even under the blanket? Or you can buy that rubber grippy underlay stuff by the meter at Clarks rubber. Also you can get the little socks for them (bonds) that have the little grip pads on the bottom, that can help as well. It's amazing what different things they will do on different surfaces.
ETA Yes Sherie, a visit please *claps hands*! I'm sure there will be something good on in the nation's capital!
ETA2 - good his eczema has settled down, Sherie, it can be a real bother for them. Sounds like he's going to be a climber, will all that pulling up that's happening!
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