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

Parents are often concerned when their baby crawls backwards or uses a different crawling style. But not all crawling babies crawl in the traditional manner and some babies skip crawling altogether! In fact there are 7 different crawling styles.
This video covers when babies start crawling, the stages of crawling and the different crawling styles you might see.
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00:00 - 00:58 : Intro
00:59 - 02:09 : First Steps towards Crawling
02:10 - 03.17 : Crawling#1 Commando Crawling/Army Crawling
03:18 - 04:27 : Crawling #2 Classic Hands and Knees Crawling
04:28 - 04:47 : Crawling #3 Bear Crawling
04:48 - 05:13 : Crawling #4 Step-Crawl Mix Crawling
05:14 - 06:04 : Bottom Shuffling/Bottom Scooting Crawling
06:05 - 06:23 : Step-Scooting Crawling
06:24 - 06:33 : Crawl by Rolling
06:34 - 06:54 : Cruising
06:55 - 07:59 : Summary
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[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@joannebrown6331]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@magdalenarakowska702]

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

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@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

[@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!❤️

[@sraa7596]

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

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@elinakampara2300]

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

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thank you! 😃

[@brittanynewman1343]

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

[@EmmaHubbard]

Love that!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@baconettam.8122]

Always has super great info. Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

So nice of you

[@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

[@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)

[@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

[@user-sd1ys2jz8k]

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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@mariadaniels2036]

Yet again, a great and informative video! 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks 🙏

[@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.

[@crazyinluv2]

Thank you for this ❤️

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@RankupAviation]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@giaohoangle9791]

Really useful thank a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it is helpful

[@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.

[@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 🙈

[@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❤️

[@X2pidity]

I love hearing your voice.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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).

[@rochis9314]

Hi Emma, I'm learning so much from you! For example, we bought a high chair that has an adjustable foot rest panel, and so much more. Thank you I was wondering if you have any opinions on the best seating position in the stroller for an almost sitting up baby. Ty

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Rochi S so pleased to hear your finding the videos helpful. Also great work on buying and adjustable foot rest for the high chair. If your bub is nearly sitting up then I find supporting them into sitting in a stroller is great. I generally place rolled up towels at the side of their trunk to keep them upright as they tend to fall to the side because the strollers are too big initially.

[@erica1682]

Thank u!❤️

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries at all!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ltmg9832]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@demuredragon4386]

My 4 m/o is army crawling. She was pushing herself backward for a week or two, and she started to spin herself as well. When she is "crawling," she is inch-worming by tucking her knees under herself and pushing. It's like she doesn't realize she can use her arms... lol

[@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

[@briannondudek2961]

My girl is starting to army crawl at 5.5 months and has been rolling for 1.5 months but she only rolls from back to belly on her left side. When should I be worried about her not rolling to the right?

[@averagehuman3]

continue making videos like these please !

[@Andgie211]

I second that:)

[@EmmaHubbard]

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

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@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???

[@LucyChegeM]

Interesting...

[@humdinin1569]

Hello, How to access milestones charts? Because I didn't get any email thankyou before 😊

[@katongophiri158]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@AbbersLovesJesus]

So for the most part my 7 month old uses the rolling crawl. Today though at church he saw a toy about 4ft away and he kept his hands and arms underneath his chest and pushed forward. He kept moving his hands back under his chest until he reached the toy. He has done this at home, but only a few inches at a time. But now he did it about 4ft. What kind of crawl is that?

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@AlabanzaMusic]

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.

[@jenxiao1827]

My friend just sent me a video of her 7month old doing the rolling crawl, it was hilarious!

[@EmmaHubbard]

It is very funny!!! babies are so clever

[@jains1986]

My baby is 9 months and has just started crawling. Hope there is nothing to worry about .. can you suggest if it’s normal

[@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.

[@thariqazeez3822]

My 6 month baby still not rolling over,when put on her tummy she immediately rolls over her back,and she lift her head and neck while on her back,what should I do? thanks your consideration

[@anachinelli]

Hi Emma, amazing video as always. My baby is 1 yo now and he used to crawl symmetrically. But in the last 2 months he started crawling with the right foot and the left knee on the ground - basically pulling with the right leg and just bringing the left one. Always on one side. And I notice more and more assymetrical movements, like going up and down the stairs always with the same leg etc. What should I do about it?

[@jezlesolomon2082]

Hi can I ask how's your baby today same of your situation.

[@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

[@cherrybowson7190]

My little girl has been sitting unassisted since 5 months but is now 7 months and still not crawling she has been pivoting in a circle for about a month

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@frankerimadegbor5584]

My 8 month baby does both bear and step crawling styles

[@zubeidakhan1091]

Hi Emma Please advise me. My little one is 9 months. She is sitting and is able to get from tummy to back and then sitting. She is not crawling.. my pediatrician referred her for physiotherapy because she is not using her left leg as much as right. She hates tummy time so I suspected that delayed her a bit but even the physio said she thinks there are developmental delays and has referred me to OT. Physio said she is concerned about possible CP. Where can I find reliable info on CP. How to identify it in a 9 month and how to move forward and give baby all the support she needs. I unfortunately live in a 3rd world country so access to professionals is not so easy especially for infants. Pls help if you can.

[@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 😮

[@ananeves8870]

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

[@aparnaiyer9115]

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

[@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

[@muniba7956]

Hi. Is it okay if baby only army crawls until even 10 months? He hates being in all 4s position. Another OT has said it could be pathological. Please reply

[@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 😃

[@howaminotmyself]

My baby only army crawls with her left and left arm… what should I do?

[@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

[@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

[@hayleenations1304]

When they scoot, do they start going backwards too??

[@blueribbon4747]

My baby is 6 months and she scoots back every time. Am worried that she is only crawling backwards... she tries to crawl forward but fails and gives up by lying down and turning in the other direction

[@lucastro9013]

my baby is 11months and do the pivot crawling. is it normal?

[@mikhailakippenbrock3833]

My 8 month old can't decide which one she likes best. She basically does all of these, except the scooting and rolling lol.

[@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.

[@AussieAngeS]

This is very interesting I love your videos. My almost 11 month old isn’t interested in crawling, he does move about from one place to another in his bottom somehow 🤷🏻‍♀️ but not all babies crawl I guess. My son was born 3 1/2 weeks prematurely, would that make a difference? My daughter di isn’t, she just went straight to walking.

[@asnazazlaf8744]

This is my question as well, my daughter born 35 weeks and she is 9 months now not interested in sitting or crawling, does being premature cause to be behind or not?

[@EmmaHubbard]

HI @FitAussieAngie and @asnaz Azlak great question. Being born early does not mean the baby is definitely going to be behind or bottom shuffle but they are at higher risk of having developmental delays and medical complication at birth. @FitAussieAngie it sounds like your little one is progressing with is lovely (based on your comments in the last few videos) and great that he is bottom shuffling around.

[@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.

[@sarikatimmi]

is it normal for babies to not want to crawl? we are at 8.5 months and she gets so upset and doesnt want to do anything but be picked up.

[@Yakumoki]

My baby has been crawling on 4s since he was 8M and army crawling 2M prior.. he is just about 12M and started the 3 point crawl?? Is this normal? He isn't walking yet