someone in my son'd playgroup said studies show that kid's that learn to crawl early have lower IQ's then kid's that crawl later in life. is this true or is she just jealous my son was crawling at 4 and a half months and her son is 7 months and not even sitting up yet?
2006-11-13 06:03:34 · 12 answers · asked by justme 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i've heard that crawling actually helps your child develop better. It's Kids that learn to walk before they crawl that have the problems. Crawling is really good for your children. And they say if your kids walks before they crawl, you should find fun ways and games that involve crawling. Kids that crawl do better in reading and etc studies. Your son crawling at four months just means he's a bit more advanced, his muscles are stronger and he's ready to go! You might consider telling her that she should do exercises with her son, such as laying him down and moving his legs in a sort of cycling motion or running motion, or push gently on them and have him "kick off" of her hands to build up movement and muscles. I think your son is just getting a head start!
2006-11-13 06:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. Well, my son is extremely bright (per teachers - not just bragging) and he never did crawl. He went from scooting to climbing and them walking. I, on the other hand, was walking when I was just under 6 months old (don't you know my mother just hated that). I wouldn't say that I am overly intelligent, but I'm sure not unintelligent either. I made good grades when I was in school and can carry on intelligent, adult conversations with ease. Or, maybe I am just so dim-witted that I think that I am holding up my end of the conversation. And I do have two hard-headed children, one of which tells me that I'm goofy. Maybe I should have just sat around for a few more months. Hmmm
2006-11-14 05:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by Redneck-n-happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it had anything to do with IQ. Some babies don't crawl or they roll around instead. Every baby is different.
2006-11-13 14:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she is jealous. When they crawl has little to do with IQ. She is not only jealous, she is cruel, poor child will pick that up.
2006-11-13 14:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FALSE! I worked with babies and toddlers for 12 years in the same child care center.Every baby id different and every baby is smart (to me!) Ignore her ramblings!!!
2006-11-13 14:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. i think she was just jelous. because toddlers who crawl earlier in life develope good skills and are easy learners. So hug your son and be proud. because that lady is just jelous.
2006-11-13 14:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by prEppy_rOxy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if thats true my baby is going to me a genious cuz shes 4 months old and wont even roll over yet.... i think its a myth...
2006-11-13 14:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by scottliz2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that rumor but I don't know if it's true.
2006-11-13 14:06:11 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't possibly be true. All babies are different-- refrain from comparing babies.
2006-11-13 14:10:25 · answer #9 · answered by Proud mother! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not true!! She's probably just jealous!!
2006-11-13 14:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋