Crawling isn’t just your baby’s first step toward independence—it’s foundational to their lifelong health and development. By providing plenty of time on the floor, using smooth surfaces, and offering constant encouragement, you’re helping your baby build strength, coordination, and even respiratory health.

Putting your baby on the floor and giving them the freedom to move, or ‘tummy time,’ is essential because it allows babies to begin developing their strength, coordination, and motor skills. Every time your baby moves their arms and legs while on their belly, their brain receives valuable feedback, helping them grow stronger and healthier.