#393 - Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why!

“I didn’t crawl and I’m fine.” We hear this all the time - from parents, grandparents, and even professionals. And while it can be true, there’s a lot more nuance to the conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why crawling plays such a critical role in development How crawling supports strength, coordination, vision, and primitive reflex integration Why skipping crawling may not seem like a problem early on, but can impact coordination, learning, and regulation later Simple ways to encourage crawling in babies, kids, and even adults How to respond (kindly and confidently) when someone says, “I didn’t crawl and I’m fine” Thanks for listening 🩷 If this episode made you think differently about crawling, share it with someone who says they’re “fine” without it. LINKS We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - ⁠ ⁠ Why Crawling Is Essential for Babies, Kids & Adults? Infant Development & OT Strategies Crawling for Brain Development All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram Harkla Website Harkla YouTube ​​ Harkla Instagram Harkla Digital Courses

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#393 - Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why! is an episode from All Things Sensory by Harkla by Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L.

This episode is 00:19:05 long.

This episode was published on Dec 31, 2025.

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