Resources for New Moms

Crawling

Q:

Our baby is not crawling yet. Should I be worried?

No

Correct!

Unlike sitting up, crawling is not a must-do milestone. Lots of babies don't crawl at all, and skip straight to standing, cruising, and walking.

Yes

Incorrect!

Unlike sitting up, crawling is not a must-do milestone. Lots of babies don't crawl at all, and skip straight to standing, cruising, and walking.

Babies crawl in all sorts of ways. 

  • Some babies army crawl, dragging their tummies and legs behind them. 
  • Others scoot on their bottoms. 
  • Others move along tripod style, with both hands and one knee pushing their body forward as the other leg comes along 
  • Your baby might start with one style and then change to another 


Be your baby’s crawling coach.
 

  • Want to coach baby to a crawl? Get down on your belly in front of him, put a favorite toy just beyond his reach, and then cheer him on as he goes for his goal. 
  • Make sure your baby gets a lot of time on the floor to practice.