Baby Crawling Styles (What's Normal + Stages of Crawling)

[@CrystalTriniGyal]

This was great to see! My little one does the army crawl, the bottom shuffling, and rolling across the room (or bed). We were concern she is not going to do the traditional crawl and we were concerned. But I’m happy to see that it’s okay

[@kutie216]

Did she ever end up crawling on all fours? My 11.5 month old is great at army crawling, extremely fast actually, and can army crawl up steep surfaces but he doesn’t want to 4 point crawl!

[@BOBOCK77]

Mine is doing the exact same thing, he is really fast doing the army crawl, he gets on all fours but just rock and and fourth. He is in onesies most of the time ​so I think letting them get their bare skins on their knees and feet will help with their grip and confidence to move forward on all fours. Some babies just adapt this as their crawking style but I will get mine to play on he matt in shorts and see how it goes.@kutie216

[@jasminejolly7766]

I appreciate this information. My 8 month old does the step crawl most of the time but he also does the traditional crawl. There is another video on KZbin that states if your child step crawls it is signs of developmental delay and it is because the child did not encounter enough tummy time. I’m so glad I located your video to put my mind at ease.

[@user-cm3uo6lu6o]

This is exactly what brought me here too; so grateful to see this!

[@smerfyprincess]

I encourage my son to do so many tummy time. And he does the step crawl

[@twheeldeal]

​@smerfyprincess Same! He gets around great, so I am not concerned

[@cassielynn42]

I was so worried about my 7 month old because he's been doing the step crawl. I had seen another video and read articles that this method will delay their development or that it means something is wrong. I think in my heart, I knew nothing was wrong, but it is nice to have a professional to ease my worry. Thank you so much for this video and including videos of each example!

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's my pleasure!

[@kinamiller9613]

Right I seen a video on here and the lady was telling people their kids will not be ok in the future if they crawl like that. I was shocked.

[@vikramp6992]

​@@EmmaHubbardis it normal madam step crawling?? Plz reply madam

[@ElleMarie25]

@@vikramp6992 It is absolutely normal Vikramp, enjoy your baby’s development. My baby does same and is perfectly okay. She is pushing to stand and also cruising, doing great on all other milestones too! So please stay calm and enjoy these moments with your little one!

[@kimrunyon9191]

You have given me valuable tools, I have been very confident with the information in your videos. I am a first time mom and you have taken a lot of guess work out and made the learning process for baby and me painless. Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@tessstroup4071]

Thank you Emma, my almost 9 month old moves herself around by rolling and not traditional crawling. Your video has given me peace of mind.

[@Biepsi]

My baby (25 weeks old) just started rocking in the four point position and when he wants to reach a toy, he bravely just yeets himself straight forward. I'm impressed by his ability to catch the fall with his face without pain, even proceeds to repeat it a few times. Babys really are a miracle

[@saraswatiputri5053]

Omg yes mine does that too! He even 9 months now😅 i thought it was bcs he’s born 4 weeks early

[@BorbelyGabriella]

This is super awesome, my 6.5 month old baby just started crawling 2 days ago, she is actually moving using her hands perfectly but instead of using left-right legs she kind of jumps forward like a frog. Thank you for your videos!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Borbely Gabriella would love to see that crawl. Sounds very cute and active!

[@sagarikasaraswati3857]

Mine too.. Kind of hopping n moving all around the mat😇

[@rogeyiq4923]

My baby does same. It's really fun watching him leap forward in a crawl position. He is so active.

[@serahd388]

Thank you for this video! People around me were actually worried as my baby tends to crawl backwards. It’s a relief to know that it is just normal.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ephialydia223]

@@EmmaHubbard PLEASE I HAVE A BABY WITH OMPHALOCELLE WHICH IS NOW COVERED WITH SKIN WHICH THE DOCTORS ARE SAYING HE'LL BE OPERATED ON WHEN HE'S 3 YEARS, HOW THEN DO I HELP HIM TO CRAWL, HE IS 25 WEEKS 5 DAYS OLD, HE'LL BE TURNING 6 MONTHS SOON. THANK YOU. FROM GHANA

[@Ahb1256]

Thank you! My bub is a bum shuffler and is now 15months old. We have just started seeing a physio to help her build the strength to pull to standing because she's been having trouble pulling up from sitting

[@lovebug8482]

Hi there. How is your child doing now??

[@Ahb1256]

@lovebug8482 Started walking at 22 months. Just got up one day and off she went and she soon caught up to her peers running around like them too. Now she's 3 and you'd never know she was a shuffler haha

[@lovebug8482]

@Ahb1256 congrats to her. Thats awesome

[@jessicaduffield1899]

Thank you for this! Very reassuring. My little one army crawls with both legs opposite hand and opposite foot. He goes so fast. And he will occasionally get on all 4 to rock back and forth when he wants to dance. 😂 He is 11 months old. I was getting concerned. But this is very helpful. Amazing how in a few years some of these mom fears will be a distant memory. God bless everyone who reads this!

[@nochannel8979]

Hi is your baby walking now My baby is doing this army crawling I saw some videos on KZbin they are saying army crawl is not normal My 8.5 months old is doing this crawl now

[@sunainasadia4641]

​@@nochannel8979how is your child now mine os also doing army crawl at 5 months old ...and i alo saw some ones video saying thats not normal

[@Lara-hb1yn]

I would like to add a crawling style, The frog hop. My son gets into the crawling position and will push his legs to throw himself forward which kind of looks like a frog hop. Like a more dramatic inch worm style crawl

[@olgaart6490]

Yes exactly what my baby does 😂

[@myrielka118]

Mine too at the beginning and she was very fast like that. Then she learned cruising and to crawl in the traditional way. 😅

[@marieroxylox1456]

Mine is doing the same thing and she is just shy of 6 months.

[@MsKatastrophenBarbie]

My boy did this yesterday

[@funfacts9671]

my 8months son did it recently.

[@elizavetavoloshina3898]

Dear Emma, i wanna thank you so much for this video! Because it's really gives me a peace of mind🙏 In our culture most pediatrician insists that the baby should fist start crawling Army style and then only move to the traditional all four way. And all other formats of crawling are the deviation. Plus if a baby is not crawling by 6 months he is delayed in development. And this makes so many parents including me to worry and go see different doctors. But deep inside i do believe that all these ways are acceptable as long as baby learns moving

[@smerfyprincess]

I had the same expierence. I was getting pushing for my son to first army crawl, but my son just does want to do it.i never pushed him to do that. I saw him on all fours, but was advised he needs to do army crawl. Thank goodness I never listen. His now step crawling

[@JJSch-dx9vy]

My baby is a few weeks shy of 12 months. She is a bottom scooter. She can definitely get around! Everyone asks us when she is going to crawl already. But I try to let people know she moves around in the best way for her. She will mature at her own rate and that’s ok!

[@EmmaHubbard]

It’s definitely ok!

[@leanearnold1434]

When did your baby learn to walk? My son is also turning 12 months soon and is a bum scooter as well!

[@dal8963]

I was a bottom scooter myself and I have heard this could cause developmental issues and you should try to encourage them to crawl however I think the science on that seems weak.

[@TheTaawnyDaanger]

My baby used the rolling crawl technique for the longest time, then switched to inchworm for a bit, then army crawled for maybe a week, and now he's onto the step crawl mix, but he keeps his leg out to the side and kind of crawls at an angle.

[@stompah101788]

Thanks so much for this. My baby doesn't do the classic crawling at all but does a few variations of the examples shown on this video. I'm relieved to know that I shouldn't be concerned with how she gets around.

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad this helped

[@kittykitty980]

You always post videos when I need them!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad this video was what you were looking for

[@mahnoorabdullah8563]

Oh yes you do, thank youu

[@deannadustin9280]

This helps a ton. My 8M old does the pivot and she can get up on hands and knees and start rocking but can’t propel herself forward yet but she can do the full 360 pivot shows interest in it and gets up on all 4s so hopefully soon lol

[@ishwarchavan3324]

You are really very amazing. Can you please make a video how to teach our baby to walk.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you are liking the videos. Also thanks for the suggestion. Will aim to do this video soon

[@ericapeguero6360]

@@EmmaHubbard Yes! Please!

[@elizabethsorola2201]

4/5/2022 Wrapping a towel over their waist, and walking with them Is how I thought my children and Grandchildren. Good luck.

[@AlmeirAnderson]

Thanks for your time

[@brittanynewman1343]

Very informative, thank you! My son does the step crawl mix, we call it the Igor Shuffle.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Love that!

[@priusa8113]

Please do a video on proper shoes for toddlers learning to walk!! Should they be worn at home too or is occasional barefoot walking healthy?! Thanks!!! Looooove your channel!!

[@krystaltia560]

My understanding is that they should be completely barefoot around home until they’ve mastered walking. As they are learning to walk the shape of their foot is changing/developing. Shoes can really hinder that process.

[@Alabanza.Musicversity]

From my research in early childhood development, shoes should be avoided at all cost especially when walking. Besides, there are soooo many brain and body benefits to being barefoot no matter what age but especially for babies who get feedback from their feet in sensory exploration. Loads of research to be found out there on being benefits of being barefoot, especially on grass, wood or soil/sand for grounding.

[@dakinelu]

So so helpful! My nine month old army crawls and also uses her legs to propel herself forward. It’s like she’s doing the Spider-Man crawl on the ground. She’s quite efficient and fast! If you ever have time, I’d love a video in suggestions to help her work towards standing. The pediatrician has recommended I work with her but I’m at a loss as to how to start.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Your little ones crawl sounds like it would be cute to watch. Thanks for the video tip - will try to make this video soon.

[@emb433]

@@EmmaHubbard hi emma love ur vids my baby is 9 mo too she is now crawling perfectly but she often rubs her bum against the floor is that normal ?

[@sapnaaadyavlogs9106]

@dakinelu my baby crawls same spider man crawl Can you tell me when shen started walking , because she feels more comfort in crawling than walking and she is fast in crawling and does not get hurt while walking she gets hurt or she fell down so she is afraid.

[@dakinelu]

@@sapnaaadyavlogs9106 hi friend! Yes, my little one is cautious and it took her a little while to transition towards different forms of movement. When she was around a year old, she began trying to stand more (assisted and unassisted, especially pulling herself to stand). Just a little after her first birthday, she began cruising (very tentatively taking steps while holding on to furniture). Around 14 months, we bought her a push-cart (a balancing toy with wheels where she could walk around while pushing the cart). She took her first unassisted steps by herself a little after 14 months, but she didn’t really transition to walking as her main way of moving around until a little after 15 months. She is now 20 months old and is starting to run.

[@kittentree198]

I’m so glad you described this! My second is doing this. He was never a fan of tummy time & would always just try to go to sleep instead. Now he is about to be 8 months. His crawling style is very much what you’ve described, pivoting on his tummy, pushing off with his toes more than planting/pulling his hands. He’s become quite speedy and efficient! I’ve been giving him more tummy time at home and I know they are at daycare as well.

[@mariagodfrey4049]

Our 4 month old is definitely an aeroplaner right now, lol! She's still building her strength up but she's getting there. She was NOT a fan of tummy time in the earlier months but we've finally gotten to a point where it's enjoyable thanks to your other video about different tummy time tricks :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

That is awesome!

[@t.t.9829]

5.5 months and my little girl is at the inchworm/classic crawling stage right now. Also trying to pull up and balance on everything. Such a fun stage lol

[@EmmaHubbard]

@T.T such a fun age!

[@joannebrown6331]

Love your videos! Iv'e been a pediatric OT for 20 years now! Great content!

[@sindhubokka1282]

Hi Emma I am a great fan of your content. It’s very useful and informative. Please make a video regarding baby head shape issues (plagiocephaly, brachycephaly) how to manage once it’s diagnosed and what’s your take on baby helmet for treatment? Other alternatives etc. I appreciate it if you can make a video

[@justagermericangirl496]

My 5m old is very large in the torso (weighs over 30lbs) & has always struggled with tummy time. It's gotten a lot better recently, but he prefers the crab walk to scooch around.

[@zarowsky102]

30 lb at 5 m is almost a Guinness world record.

[@kutie216]

@@zarowsky102over 30 😂

[@ayomidevictoria]

Am so relief ....thanks momma❤❤❤❤ my baby is 8 month + still army crawling

[@sraa7596]

Omg this definitely answers all my questions in mind. Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@perlgirl26]

My older son was a bit delayed so I have no expectationnfor my typically developing daughter. She does the rolling and inch worm/low crawling. She's only 10 months, so I'm curious to see how her mobility continues to develop! Thanks for this thorough and clear video!

[@AmedamaCherry]

My daughter did only the "army crawl" and went on to walking after that. Only after she was able to walk on her feet, she occasionally went on hands and knees and crawled. When I was a baby I skipped the classic crawling, too. I was a bottom shuffler 🙈

[@kaylincook-visualartist322]

I’ve heard from other pediatric OTs that if baby is doing a side shuffle crawl or isn’t doing that traditional hands and knees crawl that it’s an issue with symmetry. Isn’t that important???

[@averagehuman3]

continue making videos like these please !

[@Andgie211]

I second that:)

[@EmmaHubbard]

That’s so nice!💕 glad they are helping.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@Mulan15589]

I was told that when babies skip crawling they tend to have decreased F/GMC, bilateral integration, motor planing, and even cognitive issues. What do you think about that?

[@mekelahendric7662]

I wasn’t crawled but i m an athlete and accountant 😅

[@iTzSaj]

Its true… effects everything of life

[@weekendnomad5038]

My son walked first 😵‍💫

[@Sandra777.]

No that's not true.

[@mandysaied]

I heard about a study where 75% of participants (who all had a learning disability / ADHD) didn’t crawl or crawled for a short period of time.

[@twheeldeal]

My baby is using the step-crawl mix. It's the cutest! 🥰

[@elinakampara2300]

I really love your videos. Very educational and the examples are great 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you! 😃

[@chidinmaomenka3345]

My baby started crawling backwards at 4months she just clocked 5 a few days ago and is beginning to turn round but has not been able to move forward. Thanks for clearing my worries.

[@chandradinesh5333]

Hi Emma,, I'm really worried about my son didn't do classic crawling..he is 9 month old now..he does commando army crawling using his both arms...now I feel better..happy to hear it's normal... ❤️ Thank you dear...

[@magdalenarakowska702]

Thank you Emma for very informative videos. Love the content!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@ltmg9832]

I was a cruiser as a bub. My first born is a cruiser too and my second born a scooter ✨

[@shraddhapotnis4982]

Hi Emma thanks for the video 🙂Can you also tell how to encourage a baby to crawl on the floor, who already does it on the bed?

[@MsZoe85]

I know it’s something all babies do but honestly I’m in awe with my baby daughter’s progress! 😂 My baby’s 5.5 months and she does a weird combination of army and inch warm crawling whereby her tummy & legs stay almost completely in completely in contact with floor but she also bring the one knee slightly to the side of her body and use her legs to advance together with her arms (she looks kind of like she’s wiggling side to side when crawling).

[@ΕλένηΚεντεποζίδου-δ7χ]

Thank you so much for these videos!!!So much clarity now on many topics!! I will calk my son a mixer he has done most of those poses!!🥰🥰🥰

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BubunDuduvideos]

Perfect video ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you think so!

[@okamineo]

Kind of relieved rolling counts as crawling. Princess started rolling around 11m, corrected -1m. After the Beta-blocker therapy for a hemangioma stopped, she's even more energetic. Does the pivot and gets her bottom up when laying on her back (type: bridge) and recently on her belly (4 points). :-) but has fun rolling quickly and stretching her legs up. Yet, I feel guilty, I let her down or hold her back. though, it might be she just needed more time.

[@joslindacruz89]

Nice, my baby does the army comando crawl, tried to help him transition to the normal crawl but he seems to enjoy the army crawl

[@jacquelineoverpeck4955]

As a pediatric OT, don't you feel it is very important for babies to get weight through their hands? They would not get this with going straight to cruising or with bottom scooting. Also, if a baby only rolls, are you concerned about fractionation, core strength, primitive reflexes?? Bottom scooting and rolling also do not allow them to learn reciprocation of their extremities which is very helpful in midline awareness and coordination later in life. I am interested in your input, thank you!!

[@deborahh.7186]

My friends daughter only bottom scooted and she ended up being an elite cheerleader/tumbler and had a D1 scholarship in college for cheering. Didn’t hurt her!

[@mickmurphy5648]

What is a good way to address and correct the "Step-Scooting" crawl where one leg is dominantly up and stepping, while the other leg is down and dragging/scooting?

[@athirapsabu5040]

Thank you❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

You’re welcome 😊

[@crazyinluv2]

Thank you for this ❤️

[@baconettam.8122]

Always has super great info. Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

So nice of you

[@Vale-kg3vd]

My first daughter did the army thing, the rolling and classic crawling, my second does the foot bottom thing, he shuffles on the bottom bu uses a foot to move forward

[@helenholmes3539]

Love your videos! They’ve been so so helpful! We have a bum shuffler and am trying to encourage her to move into traditional crawling. Bit concerned about hip development if she hasn’t got the pressure on the hip joint in the crawling position - should I be? When she bum shuffles her legs are spread wide apart (brilliant yoga move putting her weight on her arms)

[@MissMal25]

Great video! Are there things we should do to encourage or help with crawling? Apart from tummy time? Or is this something they will naturally discover for themselves?

[@RankupAviation]

Thanks for the video. My son was was crawling with 1 leg , which you showed around 5 minutes stage of your video.

[@mariasiby5986]

Hi Emma..ur videos are really useful.. can you please do a video to encourage baby to lift their body up and crawl from the commando crawling. Also please do one to choose a good car seat too. I bought high chair as per your suggestion . Also most of your videos are right on time for me. My lo is 7mo at the moment and being a pandemic and first time mom i rely largely on your channel. Thanks a lot for sharing these❤️

[@sianpropheta8043]

You mention being concerned if baby only uses one side to move, can you go into more detail regarding this. My little one is 9.5 months and just recently started moving from his sitting position. His left leg is folded in front of him (as if still in sitting position) and he extends his right leg back to push forward. His hands in contact with floor to balance, torso off ground.

[@whitney74012]

Did you ever find out anything about this? This is exactly what my daughter does.

[@Joseph928100]

I need advice: my baby is 7 m 1w old. She rarely presses up on her hands, but she is fully capable of doing so she just chooses not to. I have done the exercise of laying her over my leg and she can hold herself on 2 hands and even lift herself up on them. The only issue is that she chooses not to lift herself up most of the time. She will occasionally do so but it's pretty rare. As a result I really cant get any crawling training done. Please help!

[@hinailyas4469]

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[@fabihussain7779]

Hope step crawl mix is normal??..my baby does that .. Loved your vedio..

[@hinailyas4469]

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[@MsKittyCruz]

Thank you. My baby is doing all of the crawling techniques you mentioned at 8 months, but she is not sitting independently. Should I be worried? I asked my doctor, and she checked her over and told me not to be worried. But she's really hating sitting and not sitting at all!

[@Galaxyjunkie]

My little one isn't quite crawling but she moves forward like an inchworm but she uses more of her lower body. She's also almost 5 months next week.

[@ahmeto14]

Your videos are one of the main reasons my daughter can role at the age of less than 4 months But thanks from the Amsterdam

[@ahmeto14]

Also love your earrings 😃

[@kkj7483]

Hi my daughter is 13 month daughter of she was crawling normally but all of sudden she stayed dng step crawl mix is it normal some sites have suggested it may be autism

[@irinaandrievschi1041]

My baby is almost 7 months old. She now almost sits by herself and only crawl backwards, but she started to also lift on her knees and balance. I heard that it is not recommended to force your baby into sitting so soon,and it is more important to let the baby crawl instead,and only after that to teach her to sit. Is it right?

[@ay3696]

Thanks never knew this I’ll look into this

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Irina Andrievschi here in Australia our babies tend to sit first then crawl and there are no difficulties/concerns

[@Flipper86]

Babysat twins one summer. One little girl got “stuck” under chair because she only knew how to crawl backwards. Meanwhile, the other little girl was mid bottle. It was at this moment mom decided to call and check in. Since I’d left the phone on the counter, I had to put the bottle down to answer. Needless to say, it was hard to reassure mom that everything was fine with both girls crying. 🥰🥰

[@amberlevy8795]

My son doesn’t move his arms yet just kicks hard off the bed/ground and he moves/crawls along like that. He’s 4 months, how can we teach him to move his arms too? His legs are perfect just the arms are lacking.

[@krystinagruppuso6832]

So step crawl is normal ? My baby took her first crawl steps at 8 months. She’s 8 months a week now and is always getting into crawl position , then lifts on leg then gets back into sitting position. I think she’s going to end up step crawling.

[@erica1682]

Thank u!❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@mariadaniels2036]

Yet again, a great and informative video! 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks 🙏

[@west_2190]

My baby is 5month and 2weeks and currently crawling backwards. Good to know is normal.

[@EmmaHubbard]

@west_21 Totally normal! Impressive to be crawling already. Now the mischief begins!

[@amberanjum4076]

Yeah my daughter does a combination of the mixed cross crawl and the bear crawl. Ive noticed she can transition very quickly from sitting to almost standing on her own but having to lean on objects or me. (Similar to cruising) but when im not in the room she uses the mixed cross crawl to find me

[@katongophiri158]

Hello Emma,have just seen this great video my baby was born prematurely and now 1 yr 1 month and not yet crawling

[@sagarikasaraswati3857]

My darling is now a pro in back crawl 😇😇.. Now I am just waiting for the actual crawl

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂

[@kayj9930]

My 8 month old was using the rolling method to get to things just before turning 6months. She stopped and is now doing a combo of pivoting, pushing herself up onto her forearms (sometimes she can do it sometimes she can’t), army crawling, pushing herself backwards and trying to pull herself up. I’m assuming this is normal. It’s like she had something mastered and then she forgot and is now trying to master multiple things at once.

[@giaohoangle9791]

Really useful thank a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it is helpful

[@GlammedByMoni]

My baby is an inch warm but then the starts putting 1 foot tucked under as if she’s getting in a standing position the step and crawl. and the other day she got in a planking position with both of the feet planted on the ground but I wouldn’t be surprised she loves to stand, my only issue is that my daughter rarely rolls to her back even though I’ve seen her roll from tummy to back be she doesn’t care for it

[@glimawilliam4464]

Thanks a lot for the really informative video. My almost 6 month old baby can balance on his four legs and is trying to move forward by pushing his extended arm (to grab his toys) and falls every time and again pushes him up and repeats and that's how he's on his move right now. Guess he'll start crawling really soon

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Glima William sounds like he is very close.

[@Bozalabozu]

Hi there my so my son is pretty much doing everything all at once started out cruising first and because he can walk independently yet he is crawling . So that should hopefully be progress in the right direction

[@tenzinwangmo3075]

Hi. I have read so many things about army crawling as "atypical development". I wonder how true that it and what's ur thought on it? My baby is 11 months and been army crawling with occasional rocking on 4s. Thank you.

[@surmakumawat3040]

Super ma'am .can u please share a video how to resolve flat heads in baby of 6 months old

[@Flipper86]

Will likely need to consult a doctor about plagiocephaly. @ 6 months you’ll want to do it soon. Also try not to leave baby on his/her back when not sleeping. Limit use of car seat or reclined position (bouncy seat, etc.). You can prop baby in the corner of a laundry basket as an inexpensive way of supported sitting (it also keeps toys mostly in reach to reduce frustration) and encourage tummy time.

[@PieceOfIslam]

Is the rolling crawl actually considered a true “crawling” style or is it just being able to roll both ways (not crawling yet)? My baby’s doctor considers it a gross motor delay as my 9 month child is also not yet pulling up to stand or going from lying on tummy/back to sitting. My baby does do the aeroplane/swimming, pushing to extended arms and pivoting though. Baby’s been rolling around from one side of the room to the other for ages (since about 7 months), but I’m concerned whether that’s considered crawling or not. Any help or resources would be appreciated!

[@garimasachdeva6478]

Is step crawl mix normal? Anything to be concerned about? Pls advise

[@breannapiscitelli3941]

My daughter started crawling incredibly early but I’m wondering how to help her explore as well as ways to ease my anxiety about it. I have really really bad postpartum anxiety as well as just general anxiety disorder so her crawling is great but at the same time I want her to be able to explore without me being a helicopter mom. She is very random with milestones. She started pivoting and scooting around five months and then at exactly 6 months started crawling.

[@adrienntoth4316]

How would you help a baby crawling who's left radius bone ia missing aswell his left humeral head is missing? Trying to figure out a safe way to help him crawling, his elbow is stiff so his left arm is straight with limited bending but not intentional as he can't bend it for himself and his wrist is rotated inward. Therefore the traditional tummy time is not working for him, we have to use a pad underneath his left shoulder /chest for tummy time to get to the same level with his right arm. Is there any safe way to support his development for crawling?

[@AT-hm9fv]

My son just started crawling at 7.5 months. He has normal movements but he crawls in a swimming motion with his stomach on the floor and uses one arm to pull his body. He uses both feet as well but doesn't use his knees 😮

[@alejandragamache1763]

So is step crawl the same as three legged? They are okay? I heard it’s important to get babies to do symmetrical crawling though so when should I worry if three legged is all my baby prefers? Granted, he pulls up wonderfully and walks with assistant just fine.

[@GreenEyes85]

My daughter skipped crawling at 9-10 months (she’s 16 now) My son is 7 months and I think he’s gonna do the bear crawl like I did when I was a baby but he doesn’t lift his head up and yells at the floor or bed wherever he is crawling. Is there a trick or tips to help him learn to lift use his arms? Or will he eventually pick up on it as he gets stronger

[@aparnaiyer9115]

My baby crawls on one foot and one knee. 7 months old..how to get her to both knees?

[@chrisgustafson9342]

my 6 month old granddaughter mostly uses objects while on her back to pivet direction or rolls toward an object. But frequently & quickly gets frustrated while on her tummy. It looks like she keeps forgetting how to roll over. Should I be concerned?

[@ay3696]

My son 6 months old he isn’t crawling but he rolls from back to front he likes to play on his back too .. if their is something he wants he will roll to the side to try get it

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Chris Gustafson because it is hard to play with toys when lying on your tummy, babies do grab the toy and then roll onto their back to play with the toys once they have it in their hands. Rolling from back to tummy or tummy to back can develop up to 7 months so nothing to be concerned about.

[@EmmaHubbard]

absolutely correct

[@chelseamazeall1862]

Is step crawling normal? My 3 yr old who has some issues started doing this but he's definitely getting stronger. He doesn't walk without support yet.

[@sunnyneonraye1459]

My little one experiments with different forms of mobility: Bum shuffle, roll, army crawl, and crusing. However he doesn't pivot much when on his tummy. He prefers sitting and reach out/leaning to work for toys, or rolling, or launching himself forward from a sitting position. Should I be concerned that he doesn't pivot much? Also, how do babies who cruise eventually move into pulling into a kneeling or standing position, and how can I help facilitate this without causing him to refuse sitting/tummy time? My worry is that since he hasnt been a fan of tummy time since sitting up, he doesn't really do 'transitional movements'. Note: if he's sitting on my leg with his knees at a right angle, he can stand up.

[@ananeves8870]

my baby is already 9 month and she's only in the first steps of crawling, but it's so cute!

[@rachelromberger4760]

My 3 month old tends to use his left arm more to roll, hold himself up and grab at things. His right seems to be just as capable of doing those things but he usually chooses to use the left. How can I encourage him to use his right more

[@raniji9874]

My 7 month old baby is still rollong across the room and is still beginning to army crawl she's still slow on it. Is she on track or should i be worried?

[@parentingbeyondbehaviours6382]

If she army crawling that great! I would make sure she has no socks on her feet that way she can start propelling her self forward. Babies will usually naturally move on to the step when their ready. A lot of people don’t realize that’s emu crawling is just has important at hand and knee crawling both are important for brain development.

[@courag1]

Our second son crawled after he walked for the sake of playing with some toys. He did get around, he sat and he’d scoot backwards or he’d roll.

[@LucyChegeM]

Interesting...

[@EmmaHubbard]

Which crawling style does your bub use? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/12monthmilestones/ 😊

[@beautylapulapu8441]

My bb is going 7months this 28 but she only know to roll not roll back yet... Is this normal? Thank u

[@ishwarchavan3324]

My bub is 6.5 months and uses inchworm crawling technic

[@emmanuelhappiness3352]

My baby is 6months plus and she does the army crawling....have learnt to expose her knees and feet from this video...thanks Emma 😊....

[@nicolereadstarot]

I have an unrelated question. My twins are 5 months adjusted and they dont really play with toys and if they do they get angry at the toys? Also they are crawling but not sitting yet, is that an issue?

[@linitamarcelar]

My bub is 8 months old and he is not crawling yet, he does a little of bum shuffle and moves around the mat, but he just kinda pull himself to the furniture. I have a quick question, little peanut hates with each and every cell of his body the tummy time, he does the plane but he doesn’t roll much or change directions, he just does the plane and cries to be picked up, although he can push his body up and also hold his body up for a little in the four point position, should I worry or talk with the doctor? Thank you so much

[@saanjhs4405]

Crawling and circular motion movement

[@tamarayunike9014]

Why does my 4 month baby crawl by putting pressure on his head? Sunks his head to the ground, lift his butts, and push his legs so all of his body moves forward? Bit like caterpillar. Is this normal? What should I encourage to him to do the army crawl or the worm one?

[@farwanqv]

I just saw a YT channel saying army crawling is not ok. Name as movement lessons. Did anyone else check it? Although the way that lady explained issue with army crawling is very confusing.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! If the little one is army crawling by using only one side of their body then it could be a concern (so if they can't move the other side), but army crawling using both sides of the body isn't a concern. Usually what happens is as the bub gets stronger they progress to crawling the more traditional way. I hope that helps!

[@dennisolie2255]

My baby is six month old and has been rolling and rolling when ever she want to get something or closer to someone.....will she switch or it's normal to continue this way? Thanks for the video