Summary: Dr. Lauren Burke, DPT, PT, a physical therapist who specializes in early intervention, joined me for this episode to talk about the importance of crawling for a child’s overall development. We start with tummy time and how the physical skills that a young baby learns through tummy time help lay the foundation for crawling. Lauren also shared ideas for parents to engage their child during tummy time making this important skill more interactive and enjoyable. This conversation covers the steps that come before crawling as well as ideas for encouraging crawling. We also talk about how and when to work on stairs, why to avoid using baby walkers, and when to be concerned about a baby’s physical skills.
