Is Crawling Longer Better?

Infants who spend more time in the crawling phase statistically have better test scores as preschoolers than children who walk early! Some people advise against assisting your child in walking because more brain development will take place as they crawl and creep.

Is it better for a baby to crawl for longer?

Their first step, first word and first day of school are all such exciting moments in their lives… but if they haven't had their first steps yet, there is no need to stress! Studies show that babies that crawl for longer experience benefits that may be missed out by those that learn to walk early.

How long should babies crawl for?

Average age range for crawling

Most babies begin to creep or crawl (or scoot or roll) between 6 and 12 months. And for many of them, the crawling stage doesn't last long — once they get a taste of independence, they start pulling up and cruising on the way to walking.