Crawling is an important gross motor skill, but did you know that crawling helps other areas of development too? Sensory Crawling on different surfaces (carpet, tile, blanket, grass) provides new sensory experiences. It also helps with balance, body awareness, coordination, and visual tracking. Play Once baby starts crawling they have more freedom to explore during play. Executive Function Crawling can help improve a baby’s problem-solving skills, like learning how to move around and get a toy they want from across the room. Fine Motor A typical crawling position helps stretch baby’s fingers, which will help them use utensils, draw, and play. Feeding Crawling develops hand strength and shoulder stability, which they’ll need to eventually feed themselves. Brain Development Since crawling requires both sides of the body to work together, it’s a great skill that fosters brain development.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025