Decoded: The First Year | Episode 21 | Why 6-8 Months Is Key for Crawling & Feeding Issues | Dr SCL

Decoded: The First Year · Dec 17, 2025 · 8m

And today, we’re diving into one of the most transformative stages of development: 6 to 8 months.

It’s where everything your baby has been building — head control, midline stability, and reflex integration — starts coming together.

This is the phase of integration.

But — it’s also the phase where little imbalances or skipped steps start to show up.

So if you’ve ever wondered, “Is my baby actually ready to sit?” or “Does skipping crawling really matter?” — this one’s for you.