When babies reach the age of seven to eight months, they are already able to crawl around. However, some parents intentionally or unintentionally skip this stage and impatiently encourage their children to walk without going through crawling.
Experts remind that early and frequent crawling can significantly help in the development of the baby's brain. It strengthens the brain's neural control over the hands, feet, and eyes, and stimulates and enhances the child's intellectual potential.
A common training method is to have the baby lie on their stomach and place a toy in front of them to entice them to crawl forward. At first, the baby may not know how to crawl, so parents can use their hands to support the baby's feet and encourage them to push backwards, which will enable them to move forward a little.
Furthermore, the baby should be encouraged to tuck their legs under their abdomen, with their hands and knees on the floor, to give them a sense of crawling. Practice lying on the stomach repeatedly to exercise the strength of the legs, the center of gravity, and the ability to move. The baby will quickly learn how to crawl. However, it is not enough to just crawl a few steps. It is beneficial to lay a few carpets on the floor or let the baby crawl on the floor wearing slightly thicker pants.
Don't think that crawling is just an exercise for the limbs. Learning to crawl is actually a strengthening training for the brain's neural system. Babies who frequently train crawling naturally develop and improve their thinking, language, and imaginative abilities.
