Babies <1.5 Years
Development
Crawling is considered the first form of independent movement. It helps develop and enhance our vestibular / balance system, sensory system, cognition, problem solving skills, and coordination. They learn how to hold up their heads and shoulders, supporting themselves with their elbows.
This strength and muscle control is essential for crawling, but babies don’t just stop there. As infants becomes stronger, they may try some of these moves: doing the “plank” (balancing on arms and feet, or on hands and knees)
Activities Involved
- Play with toys. Soft balls, especially ones with a bell inside that chimes when rolled, are great for encouraging your baby to 'chase' after them.
- Build a tunnel.
- Entice her with textures
- Play crawl chasing
- Make a Pillow Course
- Play find the toy
