#393 - Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why!

2025-12-31

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“I didn’t crawl and I’m fine.” We hear this all the time - from parents, grandparents, and even professionals. And while it can be true, there’s a lot more nuance to the conversation.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why crawling plays such a critical role in developmentHow crawling supports strength, coordination, vision, and primitive reflex integrationWhy skipping crawling may not seem like a problem early on, but can impact coordination, learning, and regulation laterSimple ways to encourage c...

“I didn’t crawl and I’m fine.” We hear this all the time - from parents, grandparents, and even professionals. And while it can be true, there’s a lot more nuance to the conversation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why crawling plays such a critical role in development
How crawling supports strength, coordination, vision, and primitive reflex integration
Why skipping crawling may not seem like a problem early on, but can impact coordination, learning, and regulation later
Simple ways to encourage crawling in babies, kids, and even adults
How to respond (kindly and confidently) when someone says, “I didn’t crawl and I’m fine”

Thanks for listening 🩷 If this episode made you think differently about crawling, share it with someone who says they’re “fine” without it.

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