You gotta crawl before you walk?!?!?
Is that necessarily true? My daughter is almost walking, but hates to be on the floor or stomach to crawl! What should I do? Keep her on the floor, when I know she doesnt like it, or what????
I have read time and time again that crawling is very important. When babies do the cross-pattern motion (left leg, right arm, right leg, left arm, etc etc) it exercises a part of their brain that is developing.
It also helps align their spine correctly, and helps distribute weight later in life (like if the play a sport that involves upper and lower body)
http://jillurbane.typepad.com/thementorm…
http://brillbaby.com/teaching/physical/c…
http://www.parents.com/baby/development/…
http://www.raise-smart-kid.com/crawling-…
http://www.littlegrippers.com.au/benefit…
The list of sites could go on and on. Please read a few!! I happen to agree, it’s very important. It’s not about getting from point A to point B, crawling is a specific exercise that their bodies need to do!
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My daughter didn’t crawl - she rolled, and then she walked. From what I understand, that is fairly normal.
Don’t force your kid to crawl - they will get from point A to point B if they want to the way they know how to. It doesn’t matter if they crawl, scoot, roll, or drag themself there.