A child's motor development begins before birth. It is characterized by a progressive process of acquiring skills, starting from simpler ones and progressing to more complex ones. Children exposed to certain risk factors during the prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal periods require special attention and support to ensure optimal motor development. The plasticity of the child's brain plays a key role in the early habilitation of children with neurodevelopmental risk factors. Brain plasticity is the ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to different experiences, particularly in early childhood. Quality stimulation, experiences, and support during this period can have a long-term impact on the development of the child's brain. Baby handling is based on the neurodevelopmental Bobath concept. Through the application of baby handling during activities such as lifting, lowering, carrying, feeding, swaddling, and changing, the child gains experience in proper movement patterns. The experience of proper movement patterns is crucial in promoting proper motor development. Parents of children with neurodevelopmental risk factors face numerous challenges in understanding and caring for their children. In raising a child with neurodevelopmental risk factors, it is important to educate parents about proper baby handling techniques to encourage the development of correct movements in everyday situations. Understanding and applying baby handling plays a key role in creating a supportive environment for the optimal motor development of children with neurodevelopmental risk factors. The aim of the thesis was to examine parental perceptions of baby handling in children with neurodevelopmental risk factors. The research involved parents of children aged 0 to 3 years with neurodevelopmental risk factors who are included in the early development support program within the Day Center for the Rehabilitation of Children and Youth "Mali dom - Zagreb." The results showed that parents consider baby handling extremely important for their child's development and strive to apply them as much as possible. The results indicate the need to improve the availability of information and support for parents regarding baby handling, as well as the need to enhance coordination among experts to improve the quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental risk factors and their families.