As children crawl, the keep on making more and more neuron connections where each connection is a problem solved! More practice makes them proficient crawlers and thus it becomes an automated activity. Apart from being a crucial stepping stone to walking and other related milestones, crawling has been widely researched and it has been found that it is of utmost importance for a healthy baby. Here are a few pointers on why it is very good for the baby and with more and more kids skipping crawling, what they are missing out on: Physical benefits Physically speaking, crawling can make...

You know its time, you know it must happen too but the baby is chilling in tummy time and not lifting off the floor? Well, no need to worry until 10 months of age; most babies will begin crawling from 6 months of age until 10 months. Some kids don’t crawl right away the moment they hit the 6-month mark. They take their time, and it’s only indicative that their bodies still need some adjusting to do before they can feel motivated to begin crawling. Nevertheless, an anxious parent needs to be calmed and not feel guilty of having ignored...