Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why!

Описание: “I didn’t crawl and I’m fine.” While that might be true, crawling plays a powerful role in how the brain and body develop and skipping it can have subtle effects that show up later in life.

In this episode, we break down why crawling matters for strength, coordination, visual development, sensory processing, and primitive reflex integration. We also share practical, play-based ways to encourage crawling in babies, fun crawling activities for older kids, and why adults can benefit from crawling too. Plus, we talk about how to respond thoughtfully (and even humorously) when someone insists crawling doesn’t matter.

Thanks for watching 🩷 Let us know in the comments - did you crawl as a baby? Do you encourage crawling now?

📚 Table of Contents 📚
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Debunking the 'I Didn't Crawl and I'm Fine' Myth
02:00 Unique Developmental Timelines
02:14 Benefits of Crawling in Infancy
02:32 Strength and Endurance
02:56 Hip Mobility and Shoulder Stability
03:14 Fine Motor Development
03:42 Visual Motor Skills
04:18 Primitive Reflex Integration
04:46 Bilateral Coordination and Brain Connection
05:16 Sensory System Benefits
05:52 Tips for Getting Babies to Crawl
08:54 Strategies for Older Kids
09:48 Animal Walks for Transitions
10:31 Crawling for Adults
11:12 Responding to 'I Didn't Crawl and I'm Fine'
14:10 ChatGPT's Funny Responses

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