Those born in the winter before the children begin to crawl

Israeli scientists have found that children born in the winter are beginning to crawl earlier than kids who were born in the summer. It is associated with fewer clothes on children, and that they are more likely to spend time lying on her stomach.

The baby crawls

Researchers at the University Haifa found that born in the winter confident children begin to crawl in the 5 weeks before the kids, which appeared in the summer months. Thus, in winter, these abilities of children appear, on average, 30 weeks, and in the summer - in 35. It is believed the study's authors, born in the winter Children crawl at the summer months, when they have a minimum of clothing, impeding traffic. In contrast, for born in the summer   children This period falls in the winter months, when most clothing.

The baby crawls

In summer, the duration of the light day and daily activities kids anymore, so children spend longer periods of time on the floor, lying on his stomach. It is believed Israeli the researchers, their findings could be valuable information for parents who We need to create their kids more opportunities for movement during the winter months.

Note that earlier scholars from University of Vienna in Austria have found that born in the period from October to February, children often have left-handers. According to researchers, it is due to the fact that even at the embryonic stage during summer months subject to greater exposure of the male hormone testosterone, which is due It increases the likelihood of becoming left-handed. And it adds solidity theory that left-handedness is not caused by upbringing, and hormonal factors. (READ MORE)

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