The "culeteo" is that movement that some children make before starting to walk in which they sit and from this posture they slide along the floor, propelling with the hip and with the heels to move forward.
This form of start offsets between eight and fourteen months it is becoming increasingly common in our culture, but that does not mean that the culeteo is natural, let's see some aspects to consider if our children use it to achieve what interests them.
First, to clarify that the fact that it is not a natural displacement formula does not mean that it is pathological. The fact that our son moves by dragging the culete is not going to harm him directly in his development.
However, this type of movement usually arises when there is a limitation in the opportunities for motor freedom. They are usually children who spend a lot of time sitting in the stroller, in the high chair or in the park, so the first reflection we have to ask ourselves is how much time the child has available on the floor or in large spaces.
It can also be a sign of lack of prone positioning (face down). We have commented on some occasion that the upside down posture, called into question in the recommendations to avoid "sudden death", has no risk during the waking periods (when the baby is awake) and even less if we are playing with him. The benefits of facilitating crawling and strengthening the back muscles of this posture are unquestionable.
In conclusion, we must interpret this form of displacement of the “culeteo” as a possible sign of lack of wealth of movements and reflect on whether we can modify any habit to increase the offer of possibilities to these babies.
