@in.good.hands.collective: Name another skill that achieves all of this ⬇️ BENEFITS OF CRAWLING: • Builds shoulder, arm, core, hip, and hand strength • Develops coordination between both sides of the body • Supports brain communication between the right and left hemispheres • Encourages visual tracking and depth perception • Helps integrate primitive reflexes • Improves body awareness and motor planning • Strengthens the arches of the hands for future fine motor skills • Supports postural control and balance • Prepares the body for walking, climbing, and higher-level movement skills • Encourages problem solving and environmental exploration • Develops endurance and overall physical stamina • Supports sensory processing through movement and pressure input • Helps babies learn weight shifting and protective responses • Builds confidence and independence through mobility SKILLS REQUIRED TO CRAWL: • Core activation and trunk stability • Shoulder stability and upper body strength • Hip strength and pelvic stability • Hand strength and open palm weight-bearing • Balance and postural control • Bilateral coordination (left/right side coordination) • Cross-body coordination/crossing midline • Upper body + lower body coordination • Weight shifting side to side • Motor planning and sequencing • Endurance and sustained muscle activation • Neck strength and head control • Visual tracking and eye-hand coordination • Spatial awareness and body awareness • Sensory processing and tolerance to movement/input • Protective reactions and equilibrium responses • Rhythm and timing of movement • Joint stability and body alignment • Attention and motivation to move toward a goal Get your crawling guide (along with tons of other developmental supports) at the link in my bio 🔗 Sitters & Explorers (6-9 mos) Crawlers & Cruisers (9-12 mos) #crawling #babymilestones #babydevelopment #ftm #newparents

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