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Q: How Important is Crawling?
Crawling is a foundational developmental milestone that does far more than help babies move around. Research shows that when infants crawl, they develop crucial cross-lateral movements where opposite sides of the body must coordinate - right arm with left leg and vice versa. This cross-patterning helps establish important neural connections between the brain's hemispheres. Beyond physical coordination, crawling is vital in developing depth perception and spatial awareness. As
Lynne Kenney
Feb 13, 20252 min read
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