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1 WHAT S REALLY HAPPENING TO YOUR BABY WHEN CRAWLING BY CYNDY MUNDY by SNAZZY Cyndy Mundy SnazzyBaby.com.au BABY.COM.AUReceive $10 off your next purchase with this FREE $10 Voucher Code: snazzy10

2 THE IMPORTANCE OF CRAWLING How many times have you heard you have to learn to crawl before you can walk... You may have wondered whether this is true or simply an old wives tale... This does have very special significance for your baby s development. At birth the brain contains billions of nerve cells or neurons lying in wait until they are stimulated by repetitive movement... crawling is the first developmental milestone where these neurons are stimulated or if you prefer, switched on. This allows your baby s brain to control cognitive processes such as concentration, memory and comprehension. The development of these neural networks is essential if your baby is to develop speedy send and receive messages so the motor nerve pathways in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord become very proficient at controlling the movements necessary for sitting, crawling and walking.

3 WHY IS CRAWLING SO DIFFICULT NOWADAYS? In the mid 1990 s paediatricans from many other countries started to encourage parents to put their babies to sleep on their backs to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) This has led to a very dramatic decrease in the incidence of SIDS. While no-one is disputing the wonderful success of lying babies on their backs to sleep there are several studies which indicate this is causing a number of children to achieve their motor milestones later or they bypass them altogether. This is because the lack of time on their tummies doesn t allow babies to develop their upper bodies enough for the classic hands-and-knees crawl. Some children will only crawl for a short period of time, crawl in an unusual style or skip this milestone completely. This raises the question: Is crawling really that important? The answer is, Yes.

4 HOW CRAWLING HELPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD S DEVELOPMENT 1. Crawling strengthens the trunk, shoulders and hand muscles 2. It is the mechanics of crawling which stimulates different areas of the brain that are important for future learning. When a child begins crawling, this repetitious movement helps stimulate and organize neurons, allowing her brain to control cognitive processes such as comprehension, concentration and memory. 3. When an infant crawls, she visually determines where she wants to go and physically moves in that direction. Her hands become the guides and the child s first test of hand/eye coordination becomes established. This skill set is used later in life for reading, writing and sports activities. It seems incredible to comprehend that if a baby does not crawl or crawl properly that he or she can begin to lag back in comprehension, grammar and vocabulary in the formative years between years seven to ten. 4. The eyes also benefit strongly from crawling as binocular vision is developed during crawling. This involves training the eyes to look off into the distance and then back at the hands while crawling. Binocular vision is used when a child needs to copy something from a blackboard at school. 5. Crawling is also a cross lateral movement which strengthens both the left and right side of the brain. This allows increased communication between the two sides of the brain enhancing learning.

5 6. Nerve pathways are the beginning of smooth coordinated movement, which later translates into overall physical and mental coordination. If a baby tries to, or is allowed to short cut this process, or skip a step, there can be long-term consequences. The importance of learning to cross-crawl cannot be over emphasized. It develops brain co-ordination. The baby learns to co-ordinate the movement of one arm with the opposite leg which requires a great deal of strength in mental co-ordination. Nerve pathways are developed between the two sides of the baby s brain to make crawling work efficiently. As the baby s crawling improves, the development of many more nerve pathways occurs so they can crawl smoothly for longer distances. If a child spends only a little time crawling and starts standing and trying to walk or does not try to crawl and goes straight to coasting and walking they will be sacrificing later mental and physical sharpness this means learning and sports activities may be more difficult. Difficulty in learning to read, doing movements in sport and even social skills can be problems if the child does not master the cross-crawl. Skipping any part of early development is not a good idea and like any skill it must be learned and practiced! 7. Crawling also influences an infant s socio-emotional development. We have all seen babies intense desire to crawl and emotion at the frustration of not quite being able to do it! This is how positive and negative emotions are learned and then expressed more frequently and intensely as this the crawling skill develops. As a baby begins to move about independently, she has the ability to set new goals, which results in increased opportunities to fulfil those goals and freedom, as well as new possibilities for failure. Setting goals and reaching them or failing at them affects emotional development and ultimately impacts a baby s sense of independence and confidence.

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7 WHY CRAWLING ENHANCES YOUR BABY S DEVELOPMENT Your baby learns where he wants to go and moves in that direction. She develops hand / eye co-ordination which is vital as she grows for reading, writing and physical activities. He strengthens muscle tone in his arms and hands, legs and feet. His hand grasp is developed which can enhance his language development. She develops visual skills which allows her eyes to focus on toys near her and in the distance binocular vision. It stimulates his inner ear or vestibular movements which effects his balance. Hundreds of touch and position messages flow to his brain. Crawling allows the left and right sides of the brain to work together. Communication between the left and right sides of the brain are strengthened as crawling is a cross-lateral movement, which allows her to move and think at the same time.

8 WHEN DOES YOUR BABY CRAWL Most babies learn to crawl between 6 14 months. It typically occurs after your baby has been able to sit well without support, around 5 7 months. However some babies never crawl, instead opting for bottom shuffling, creeping on their stomachs, or developing a duck-waddle, which causes unnecessary strain on their lower back ligaments.

9 HOW DO YOU ENCOURAGE CRAWLING? All babies need to have tummy time. By lying babies on their backs and they are frequently kept upright in the life we lead today in car seats, baby carriers, bouncers, jolly jumpers, prams and strollers, which means that unless you do tummy time with your baby, it may lead to a delay in the development of his gross motor skills. His head and neck may remain flaccid and he may be unable to lift his head for anything other than short periods.

10 BENEFITS OF TUMMY TIME Your baby feels her body in a different position, feeling the effects of gravity. She develops muscle strength and co-ordination of the muscles necessary for her to stay in this position. Promotes the development of muscle strength in his neck and shoulders so he is able to lift his head easily. Arms and hands are strengthened, your baby is able to reach and grasp. Your baby s head will be perfect there will be no flat area on his head!

11 WHEN TO START TUMMY TIME It is generally recommended to start tummy time when your baby is between 8-12 weeks, however you can begin it when your baby is very young as even newborns will benefit. You can simply lie your young baby on your chest and abdomen, tummy to tummy with her head in a more upright position. They will tolerate being on their stomachs more when they are propped up with a towel under their arms.

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13 5 EASY STEPS TO DOING TUMMY TIME 1. Place your baby on a carpet or mat on his tummy. 2. Gently hold your baby up and place a rolled up towel under his upper torso. This supported position allows him to lift his head and look around. 3. Get down on the floor directly in front of him Let your baby look at your face while you talk to her and amuse her. You ll love it and your baby will too! 4. As your baby gets used to being on his tummy, place objects a little out of his reach his skills at reaching and grasping and pushing himself up will develop very quickly! 5. Practice tummy time for at least 5 minutes twice a day. It is never too late to start tummy time, however if your baby has poor head control, he may not like it initially.

14 PROTECTING YOUR BABY WHILE CRAWLING. Always supervise your baby, she can begin to move quite rapidly and surprise you!. Make sure your home is baby proofed.. Check your floors carpets for tacks or nails which could harm him, tiles and slate for rough areas and grout, timber for tiny splinters and uneven surfaces.. If you have stairs it is imperative you use a stairway gate or block them off as infants and toddlers are drawn to them like a magnet!. Remember the next exciting step after your baby has mastered crawling is cruising and learning to walk... and being able to pull objects off coffee tables and other now reachable areas. Be prepared!

15 HOW TO ENSURE YOUR BABY CRAWLS 1. Follow the steps above and make sure it is always fun for you and your baby. 2. Check she is comfortable and not hurting herself. 3. If he bottom shuffles or crawls backwards get down on the floor beside him and show him what to do. You can create a game by placing a toy in front of you both and crawling towards it. 4. Make sure you give her lots of praise!

16 ARE YOU LETTING YOUR BABY HARM THEMSELVES? A lot of parents don t realize babies are harming their knees. Your baby has very tender, sensitive and vulnerable skin which means redness can rapidly appear.and if his knees are red and sore, he can stop trying to crawl. All floor surfaces are hard and resistant to touch..if only you were able to crawl around for 15 minutes, you d know how painful it is and you would want knee protection. Modern homes all have surfaces which can harm your baby, and just like centuries ago..parents have despaired..of what to do and how to protect those delicate, vulnerable areas. What s really happening to your baby s sensitive knees while crawling: Your baby s knees become the WEIGHT - BEARER for his body. Each crawling motion brings his little knees crashing down on the unforgiving surface he is crawling on.it is little wonder that frequently at the end of the day they are grazed, hot and feel like a fiery red burn.

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18 WHAT THE MEDICAL PROFESSION SAY ABOUT SNAZZY BABY KNEE PADS The Snazzy Baby Knee Pads are a foundational necessity for any family or child care facility from my own personal standpoint. An infant doesn t differentiate or classify a determination of risk or safety, they just perform an action intended. This being such, when infants are crawling on all four appendages, injury to an infant such as scrapes, cuts, and bruises are visibly perceived. There is a hidden or more unrecognized concern for parents and any other person responsible for the care of an infant or toddler. From the physical aspect, an infant s body is developing at an exponential rate. This includes soft tissue, joints, and other components within each appendage which if not guided properly in their development, can result in serious detrimental impact upon the child not even fully showing full evidence until late teen or adult stage in life. The crawling experience is essential, especially with special needs children. The Snazzy Baby knee pads serve well in this experience to ensure development of sensory and motor systems of the body and general motor skill development. Behavioral Analyst Clinical Psychologist, PhD. Toyman Product Evaluation/ Testing USA

19 In my own personal evaluation of the knee pads, the first thing which drew my undivided attention was the versatility. To be more specific, the ability to use the knee pads for more than just a few months with the knee pads still fitting effectively and safely. The knee pads can be adopted for use with special needs infants as well. We tested the knee pads with several of the Autistic children being seen here in our medical facility with outstanding results. It is our opinion based upon our own working with the knee pads that whether an infant is crawling, beginning walking, or in special needs, the knee pads are suitable for use. It is important to understand though, that our conclusions are based upon just a few weeks of evaluation. This report is designed to deliver our independent evaluation findings for your publication s use in your evaluation process. Pediatrician, MD - General / SN Practice Toyman Product Evaluation/Testing USA

20 AN EASY WAY TO KEEP YOUR BABY HAPPY WHILE CRAWLING No pain, all gain with Snazzy Baby Knee Pads! Your baby s tender knees will never be harmed from redness, bruises, grazes, cuts rashes and carpet burn. Use indoors and outside from 4+ months to 4 years crawling, toddling, running, playground activities, bike riding Ultimate protection from medical quality Neoprene Unique cushioning, non slip grips to enhance traction One size fits all, fully adjustable Soft, durable, machine washable Extra stretch and extra traction for your baby s comfort Ideal on carpets, tiles, hardwood floors, outside paving, concrete Protects knees perfectly when your baby is toddling Gives you peace of mind.your baby will love every minute of his first steps towards developing the correct motor skills necessary for life.

21 THE AMAZING SECRET OF HOW DIVE SUIT MATERIAL COULD SAVE YOUR BABY S KNEES The Snazzy Baby Knee Pads were extremely difficult to develop. We used various materials on numerous prototypes before finally our patented design Snazzy Baby Knee Pads. There were many times of despair and disappointment in creating a knee pad which would work for all little children and it would have been easy to give up! By this time most homes had very uncomfortable crawling floors and we witnessed many babies and toddlers skipping crawling entirely and going directly to standing and walking after some attempt at commando crawling their knees hurt and many had bruise upon bruise on their knees which had stopped the normal process of learning to crawl. We use medical quality dive suit material NEOPRENE. This is why it works the best.it is soft but extremely strong and gives extra stretch, which means you ll never have to worry about securing the knee pads firmly around your baby s knees. And you won t be concerned that you are restricting his movement or impairing his circulation. He will be able to crawl on carpets, tiles, timber floors, outside paving and concrete without hurting himself. The end result..a very happy and contented explorer of the world and proud, happy parents!

22 You will not molly coddle your child or not build your son tough if you use Snazzy Baby Knee Pads! But you will have helped them to crawl properly and learn all of the skills necessary for life which are programmed to be learned in this first developmental milestone. Designed with integrity, the multi award winning Snazzy Baby Knee Pads are receiving world wide acclaim. This report was compiled because of the huge demand we have from young mothers and fathers.all eager for information and wanting to do the very best for their babies. Just remember. ALL BABIES ARE PERFECT..a wonderful gift and make sure you enjoy every moment! If your child doesn t achieve milestones at the time which is considered normal don t despair. Babies reach their milestones at their own pace, so don t rush them. There is a necessary process going on, and every step is important.

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