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Podcast: Talking Toddlers
Episode: Crawling Got Cut—But It’s Still Critical - Here’s Why Ep 104
Description: Part 2 of the “Is My Baby’s Development Normal?” Mini-SeriesWhat happens when a milestone disappears from the checklist?In this episode, we’re digging into a surprising decision: the CDC no longer considers crawling a core developmental milestone. But does that mean it’s no longer important?Absolutely not.With 35+ years of clinical experience in early childhood development, I’ll walk you through why crawling still plays a crucial role in brain development, sensory integration, coordination, and even future learning. We’ll explore the sequence of gros...