Baby Milestones : Crawling

On average, babies may take anywhere between 7 and 12 months of age to begin crawling.

How Do Babies Learn To Crawl?

Babies start taking their first step towards the milestone right from the time they are born. The efforts may be very tiny. Here is how babies learn to crawl at different ages.

1-2 months

During the first two months, your little one might try to turn to their tummy. We also provide tummy time for them to enhance better head balance.

3-6 months

During the 3rd month, babies get used to tummy time and can maintain a good head balance. They can lift their head and perform mini push-ups during tummy time. The mini push-ups help strengthen the muscles. They also learn to roll over from the tummy to the back.

By turning 6 months, they can roll back and forth quickly and will enjoy sitting up with your help. Please remember that they are still not stiff while sitting, so use a pillow and stay near them when they sit with help.

7-9 months

Throughout the seventh month, your little one might learn and explore sitting with help and surprise you with sitting properly around the eighth month. They will find it easier to place their hands and knees from the sitting position firmly. This is when they are gearing up for the next milestone – Crawling.

10-12 months

During the 10th month, you can see them confidently placing their hands and knees on the floors and exploring their movement. It will excite them to know that they can push forward and backward and will begin crawling. By the time they celebrate their first birthday, they can crawl well.

What Are The Types Of Crawling?

There are different types of crawls.

1. Crab Crawling

Crab crawling is where kids get ready to move, with all four limbs moving forward and back.

2. Tripod Crawling

Tripod crawling is when the baby sits and uses both the arms and one leg to move forward.

3. Bear Crawling

Like traditional crawling, babies use all four limbs to move in bear crawling. But they lift their knees from the floor while crawling.

4. Cross Crawling

Cross crawling is a widespread type where babies try to move the opposite limbs while crawling. For example, they use the right hand, left leg, and vice versa to move forward.

5. Commando Crawling

Babies perform commando crawling when they keep their stomach flat on the floor and try to move with their arms. The movement is like the movement performed by the army commandos and the name.

Should You Teach Your Baby To Crawl?

Babies can only achieve Milestones when their bodies are ready to do them. You cannot teach them, but you can encourage and assist them. Here is how you can guide and assist your babies to crawl.

• Give them plenty of tummy time. Tummy time helps to build up the core muscles for crawling.
• Please help your little ones to sit with a supporting pillow. It will help them get the required balance.
• You can place their favorite toys away from them and encourage them to move forward to pick them up.

While performing these, please make sure the babies are safe. The goal is to assist them in developing their body and skills to crawl.

Can The Baby Skip Crawling?

Yes. Babies can entirely skip crawling and stand up directly.

Babies are growing every day. It is essential to monitor them and check if everything is correct. Crawling is one of the critical milestones. Each baby takes their own time to master the art of crawling. As parents, keep supporting and encouraging their bodies to crawl. You will be surprised to find them independently crawling suddenly.

Happy Parenting!

FAQ’s

1. What Should I Do If My 12-Month-Old Isn’t Crawling?

Each baby achieves milestones differently. You can still give your little one more time to explore crawling. If your little one is not walking by 18 months, you must consult a doctor as early as possible.

2. At What Age Is Delayed Crawling?

Crawling Delay is when your little one has not crawled by a certain age. So that you know, each child takes a different time frame to achieve milestones. There are also possibilities that a baby might skip crawling. But you need to pay attention to other developmental milestones. If there are delays in other milestones, please check with the doctor as soon as possible.

3. Do Autistic Babies Crawl?

Yes. Autistic babies crawl on time.