08/07/2025
THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM: THE “FORGOTTEN” SENSE THAT SHAPES CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT!
Have you ever heard of the vestibular system? It’s responsible for our balance, coordination, and sense of movement and gravity. But what many don’t realize is how deeply it affects child development!
💡 When a baby rolls, crawls, spins, jumps, swings, or is tossed in the air (safely!), they’re activating their vestibular system. This sensory input sends key information to the brain about where the body is in space.
đź§ Why does it matter?
✔️ Improves postural control and balance
✔️ Supports the development of focus and attention
✔️ Helps with gross and fine motor coordination
✔️ Encourages emotional regulation and overall well-being
🚸 Kids who avoid movement or seem scared of swings, slides, or spinning might be struggling with vestibular processing — and this can affect their learning, behavior, and confidence during play.
🎯 Stimulating the vestibular system through movement — spinning, jumping, climbing, swinging (always with supervision!) — is a powerful, natural way to support sensory and brain development.
✨ Movement isn’t just fun — it’s how kids connect to their bodies and the world around them!