When baby begins crawling there's no stopping them! 🚼 Not only are they more active and growing stronger, but crawling helps develop their sensory, play, and executive function skills, as well as fine motor and brain development. To learn more about the benefits of crawling, the stages and types of crawling, and tips to help baby crawl visit Pathways.org ⬅️ | Pathways.org

Baby may begin crawling around 7-9 months, but there are a few different types of crawling you can keep an eye out for. 🚼 #BabyCrawling #BabyMovement ✨Creeping is the classic hands and knees crawling, which requires core, hip, and shoulder stability. This is foundational for later motor skills like walking. #ChildDevelopment ✨Once baby progresses to creeping, they may become less frustrated as they are more easily able to move around and get to different toys or other objects. #ParentingTips Re

My baby skipped crawling — is that bad?” Or maybe… your baby isn’t crawling yet and you’re wondering how to help? Let’s talk about why crawling matters and exactly how to support it — no matter where your baby is at. 👇 🧠 Crawling builds the brain by: ✅ Connecting the left right sides of the brain (critical for reading coordination) ✅ Strengthening the visual system ✅ Building core shoulder stability ✅ Integrating primitive reflexes that unlock higher learning 👶 If your baby hasn’t started cra