Learning to crawl is a crucial milestone in a baby's development. It typically happens between the ages of six and ten months. At first, a baby may start by pushing themselves up on their hands and knees, and then rock back and forth. Eventually, they will start to move one arm and opposite leg forward, followed by the other arm and leg. Crawling is an important step in a baby's physical development because it helps to strengthen their muscles and coordination. It also helps with brain development, as it requires the use of both the left and right sides of the brain. As a parent or caregiver, it's important to create a safe and stimulating environment for the baby to learn to crawl in.

Toys that encourage crawling include balls and other objects that roll or move forward to motivate a baby to crawl after them. Toys that make noise or light up can also encourage babies to crawl towards them, which is great for their development. Another option is a soft play mat with different textures and shapes that encourage babies to explore and move around.

Learning to crawl is vital for both motor and fine motor skills, as well as hand-eye coordination and balance, so encouraging little one’s development through toys is worthy. As they gain confidence, it also helps babies improve their spatial awareness, as they learn how to avoid objects, steer around things and work out how far away their favourite toy is, and provides a fun and engaging way to play and explore their surroundings.

It is important to remember that every baby develops differently and at their own pace, so it's important not to compare one baby's progress with another. Helping them learn to crawl is an exciting and rewarding experience and some of the toys available here at Baby City are designed to encourage just that! Crawling can also be a great bonding experience for parents with their little ones that is there to be cherished.