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Why babies crawl backward before they can go forward

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Infant arms develop strength much faster than infant legs. When they first try to push themselves around the living room floor, they accidentally shove their entire body in reverse, leaving them deeply confused as they slowly wedge themselves under the sofa.

Why babies crawl backward before they can go forward
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