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How Movement Builds Balance, Strength and Connection
The Foundations of Early Development
By Nicolas Grimaldi, Pediatric Osteopath
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Every lift of your baby’s head, every stretch, every gentle sway, these are the moments that shape balance, strength, and connection for life.
In this guide, Nicolas Grimaldi, Pediatric Osteopath shares the essential exercises and principles that support your baby’s natural development from day one, the same clinical methods practiced with tens of thousands of families over 18 years.
“The more stimulation, the better the development.”
“What looks like play is actually training for life.”
— Nicolas Grimaldi
"The more stimulation, the better the development. What looks like play is actually training for life."
Nicolas Grimaldi
The Foundation of Early Development
Why the first four months decide lifelong balance and coordination
Essential Practices
Step-by-step guidance on Tiger Hold, Pillow, Massage, Bathing, and more with direct links to tutorial videos
How to Read Your Baby's Signals
What movements, rest, and reflexes reveal about balance and alignment
Clinical Insights from Practice
Observations drawn from 18 years of pediatric osteopathy
Where to Seek Help
How to recognize early signs of imbalance or delay, and how professionals can address them
Expecting and new parents who want to understand what matters most in the first 6 months of development
Parents of babies 0–6 months who want a step-by-step routine that progresses over time, with direct links to tutorial videos (Tiger Hold, Plane, massage, handling, and more)
Caregivers who want a structured routine with guidance on frequency, duration, and how to follow baby's rhythm
Parents facing persistent difficulties who want to know what to observe and when a professional assessment is appropriate
Pediatric professionals (osteopaths, physiotherapists) who want a structured foundation for early developmental care
No Prior Medical Knowledge Needed
Everything is explained in a clear, supportive, and parent-friendly way.
During this period:
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The brain is shaped through movement, gravity, touch, and sensory input
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Balance, coordination, and posture develop as key muscle chains activate and organize
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Small imbalances can be easy to miss, and may show up later in feeding, sleep, comfort, and milestones
This eBook helps you:
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Understand what healthy development can look like across 0–6 months
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Support your baby's natural abilities without forcing milestones
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Spot early warning signs and decide when extra support may be useful
Small, consistent actions in the early months can have a lasting impact.
Essential information about your digital guide
TITLE
How Movement Builds Balance, Strength and Connection
AUTHOR
Nicolas Grimaldi
PUBLISHER
Babycare & Beyond Sdn Bhd
RELEASE
November 2025
FORMAT
PDF (eBook)
INCLUDES
Video tutorials, parent reflections, clinical insights
DESIGN FOR
0–6 months of early development
DISTRIBUTION
Digital download · Instant access
RIGHTS
© Fulkrum™. All rights reserved. Non-transferable license.
REFUND POLICY
Digital items are non-refundable once downloaded
What Parents Are Saying:
Yashechk
@yashechk
I'm a former dentist from Russia. I'm 60. I never ever heard of this !! I'm speechless. You just opened my eyes on to so many issues I had in my practice and in my personal life.
23 Mar 2025
Coachouiamelfakir
@coachouiamelfakir
Hello thank you very much for all the sensibilisation you are doing in this area. I am psychomotor therapist and I personaly learned a lot from your videos 🙏🙏
09 Mar 2025
Angela
@angelouise91
I really admire your expertise and compassionate approach in osteopathy. I love how you combine solid science with genuine empathy to help people recover. Your videos are wonderful and so insightful! I really hope I can visit you in person from Australia one day.
14 Apr 2025
Emamnuel Mwanzi
@manuelohmwanzi
Am a physiotherapist and this has really added to my knowledge when it comes to paediatric rehabilitation.
28 Apr 2025
BonnieLynn
@bonlynnw
The sweetest!! You are so kind to new parents and your love for littles really shines. You have the most beautiful job in the world, it’s an honour to accompany parents in this amazing journey.
03 May 2025
James Crawford
@jmscrwfrd
I just bought it - thank you so much! You have the best videos on Instagram I know you are based in Malaysia so do you have anyone similar to yourself you can recommend in London? Thank you!
21 May 2025
Aleksi
@aleksilehtinen
Im so happy you kept showing up on my feed, at this point i've mastered techniques shown here and they've been a great help!
07 Jun 2025
Peeeleeek
@peeeleeek
First time dad here, I learned this holding technique from your videos. I wish these things were taught at the hospital after the baby is born!
23 Mar 2025
Mary Aan Chandler
@maryann_live_laugh
As a doula and newborn care specialists here in the USA. I love how you explain thoroughly and demonstrate so we can understand it better. Just want to thank you for sharing your knowledge.
04 Jul 2025
Jack Anglade
@_wabba_jack_
Thank you, I'm gonna use this for my baby girl. She'll be here in about a week.
19 Jul 2025
Vukman Marinkovic
@vuk_man
This guy is single-handedly saving my life with these advices, I'm speechless...
08 Aug 2025
Stephan Dos Santos
@dossantos25
Good morning from Toronto Canada, thank you for this page. I’m expecting my first child and your videos have been really helping.
23 Aug 2025
Anu
@anu_banunu
Thanks so much @niconeosteo for the invaluable advice! We've really seen improvement in our little tiger. We've also been carrying him the way you taught us to, and his neck strength is quite good because of it! 🙌🙌
05 Sep 2025
Apostol Jeseca
@jes.royalti
Hello Doc, thanks for the tips, I watched your videos and tried it, now my baby can roll on her tummy alone and a lot better on her head control 😊🙏. Her head no longer tilts as well 😁🙏
17 Oct 2025
Upnitk Kaur
@upnitk
Hey Doc, I’m not sure if you remember me, I asked about the neck-holding process from India. Thank you so much! He hated tummy time, but your chimpanzee-inspired hold worked wonders—his neck is so much more stable now. Wishing you great success, Doc!
02 Nov 2025
Golda
@mommygolda
Hello Mr. Nicolas, I’m Golda, a babywearing consultant from Jakarta. Your Instagram posts have been incredibly insightful. I especially value your guidance on carrying babies after C-section or challenging births—it really helps me support them better!
29 Nov 2025
Susie Rodriguez
@susie_gma
Where were you in my last 4 pregnancies I'm doing this with my newborn he is 1 week old and honestly it's easier to carry him around.
06 Dec 2025
Thorvald Marco
@thorvaldmarco
I already bought your guide a few months ago - Thank you for all the great info.
18 Dec 2025
“The more stimulation, the better the development.”
“What looks like play is actually training for life.”
— Nicolas Grimaldi, Pediatric Osteopath, Founder of Fulkrum
Feedback from Parents
Verified feedback from parents who used the guide.
Based on 2,400+ reviews
@yashechk
I'm a former dentist from Russia. I'm 60. I never ever heard of this !! I'm speechless. You just opened my eyes on to so many issues I had in my practice and in my personal life. I can't express enough of my emotions right now. Please when can I read more? Do you know any doctor in Canada? I'm residing in Calgary. I need to spread more information on this topic. Thank you!!! ❤️🙌
01 Mar 2025
@manuelohmwanzi
Am a physiotherapist and this has really added to my knowledge when it comes to paediatric rehabilitation.
28 Apr 2025
@coachouiamelfakir
Hello thank you very much for all the sensibilisation you are doing in this area. I am psychomotor therapist and I personaly learned a lot from your videos 🙏🤲
09 Mar 2025
@bonlynnw
The sweetest!! You are so kind to new parents and your love for littles really shines. You have the most beautiful job in the world, it's an honour to accompany parents in this amazing journey.
03 May 2025
@angelouise91
I really admire your expertise and compassionate approach in osteopathy. I love how you combine solid science with genuine empathy to help people recover. Your videos are wonderful and so insightful! I really hope I can visit you in person from Australia one day.
14 Apr 2025
@jmscrwfrd
I just bought it - thank you so much! You have the best videos on Instagram I know you are based in Malaysia so do you have anyone similar to yourself you can recommend in London? Thank you!
21 May 2025
THE OSTEOPATH
About Nicolas.
I'm a pediatric osteopath. I moved to Malaysia in 2010 and founded One Osteo a year later. We now run two clinics with eight osteopaths and patients who come to us from all over the world.
In 2013 I started sharing what I see in clinic on social media. I didn't expect it to grow the way it has. Today the community reaches around six million parents across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and several hundred thousand new parents find us every month.
Everything Fulkrum shares comes from clinical work. What I see, what I do, what I've watched work for thousands of babies and families.
— Nicolas Grimaldi, Pediatric osteopath, founder of Fulkrum
Pediatric Osteopath19 years clinical practice6M+ Families FollowingFounder, Fulkrum
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The Fulkrum Philosophy
Balance · Strength · Connection
Balance
How your baby learns to orient, stabilize, and adjust their body through movement.
Strength
How your baby gradually builds the ability to push, lift, and support themselves.
Connection
How touch and interaction actively shape early engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions, so you can understand whether Fulkrum is right for you.
The guide includes detailed information about your baby's reflexes, how to read developmental signs, exercises to support movement, and practical daily guidance for the first 16 weeks.
The guide is designed to be used from birth through the first 16 weeks of life. Many of the observations and exercises can be started from the very first days.
No. This guide provides educational guidance and developmental support. It does not diagnose, treat, or correct medical conditions. When medical concerns arise, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
The guide is organized progressively, starting with understanding your baby's reflexes, then learning to read signs, followed by movement support techniques, and finally specific exercises and daily guidance.
No special equipment is required. The guide focuses on observation, interaction, and gentle exercises that can be done during everyday care routines.
The guidance integrates into your existing daily routines — holding, feeding, play, and rest. There is no fixed time commitment; it's about being more intentional during moments you're already sharing with your baby.