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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