Sep 05 2024 20 mins
MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About Babies
Meaghan addresses the misconception that crawling is not a necessary developmental milestone. She critiques recent changes by the CDC and AAP that removed crawling from the Learn the Signs, Act Early program's developmental milestones. Learn why crawling plays a vital role in neural development, connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and enhancing emotional regulation, decision-making, and social skills. Meaghan explains the negative impact of skipping crawling and gives insights into why some babies might struggle to crawl; discomfort, low muscle tone, and inadequate practice of necessary reflexes.
Episode Timestamps:
- Impact of removing crawling from major milestones {01:30}
- Benefits of crawling for brain development {03:40}
- Challenges babies face with crawling {06:00}
- Addressing discomfort when crawling {07:05}
- Low muscle tone {11:40}
- Reflex integration {14:10}
- Torticollis and crawling difficulties {15:40}
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