The benefits of crawling are manifold and include all the advantages that derive from the possibility of moving independently and independently. But what can parents do to encourage this development stage?
Riccardo, while sipping the coffee during the break of the 10, tells the colleagues the last great conquests of Sara, his little girl of 7 months: vocalizes, plays, makes great smiles (especially to dad). Susanna, the “expert” colleague, as a mother of two children of 3 and 10 years old, says that at that age her children were already crawling. Riccardo adds that Sara does not mention to crawland then Susanna, in an impetus of wisdom, reports what the pediatrician would have told her onimportance of crawling: «It’s one essential stage Development: if the child does not crawl at 7 months he will never learn to walk ».
At this point, Riccardo passes from pride to agitation, and wonders: «But When you start to crawl? Will Sara be fine or do I have to take it to the pediatrician? ». Riccardo’s doubts about the daughter and the beginning of the crash are common to many parents, so it is good to clarify how much months you start and if this phase is essential.
When do you start to crawl?
How many months are you starting to crawl? As with all the other stages of development, there is no predefined age in which all children “must” start to crawl, nor a single way to do it: After 6 months of age each child will move on the ground with his own style.
For example, at 7 months many children learn to crawl or because they fall from the sitting position or because they turn from the prone position; towards the 8 months They try to get up with the four arts, swinging back and forth, even if initially, instead of advancing, they fall on the ground with the whole body. Children can also begin to move back like the crabs in an attempt to coordinate the movement of the arms and legs. When the baby starts to move carpones, here the crash begins, usually between 7 and 10 months.
THE benefits of crawling They are manifold and include all the advantages that derive from the possibility of moving independently and independently: the child is finally free to achieve desired people and objects, to explore new places and surfaces, to face obstacles with his own strength. Basically therefore to be autonomous before Start walking.
Is Gattonare essential?
But then Is Gattonare essential? What if the child does not crawl? Contrary to what one might think, in reality the crash does not represent a mandatory stop in the motor development of the little ones. The uniqueness of the boy or girl is also expressed in this area: there are those who Jump completely this phase But he clings firmly to each foothold to stand up and those who start moving independently when the time comes to walk. This difference not only can be manifested in children of an equal age, but also between brothers.
What to do if the child does not crawl? Ascertained that crash is not a necessary development phase, it is important to create an environment in which the baby can experiment with the movement. Leaving it on the ground is undoubtedly more stimulating than placing it in deckchairs or seats: from the supine posture it can move the legs and try the rolling or Other movements. Instead, swivels or other tools that force the baby to non -autonomous postures are to be avoided. It therefore becomes indispensable to prepare the home in order to prevent domestic accidents.
If After 9 months The child shows no sign of any kind of movement once put to the ground, the pediatrician must be consulted.
How long does it pass between crawling and walking?
Start walking After having been crawling It is yet another challenge that the boy or girl has to face. In fact, “expert cats” must abandon a movement that master with skill and dexterity for another that sees them Goffi again And unable to go where they want. Also for this transition there are no Prestability timesi (generally cats take several weeks before starting to walk).
At the moment it is not known what the stimulus that brings the child is to Start walking after crawling. It is assumed that it is a combination of genetics, imitation, social encouragement and, above all, fortuitous experiences that lead the little one to pull up, stand and stand and explore The space.
However, most children start taking their first steps Around 12 months of lifebut as for the crashing here too there is no fixed and predetermined rule.
Do you need to help the child crawl?
Some parents will have noticed a certain frustration in children who, once learned to crawl, are unable to reach the desired destination. How to help the child crawl? You can stop the tendency to go back by fixing a hand close to the feet, so that the child can go forward by pointing his feet themselves. Before succeeding in the intent, however, it could spend even a month and moreuntil the baby consolidates the body scheme that will allow him to achieve his goal.
Do you learn alone to crawl?
THE’encouragement and thehelp of parents I am of great relief for the small aspiring gattonator, but it is only thanks to the repeated attempts that the child will succeed in the company to crawl. The frustration that derives from the error is characteristic of this learning process that is based on the repetition of movements.
