Crawling - Auburn,PA

Every child develops at their own pace. My daughter didn't crawl until she was 10 months, but walked 2 weeks after her first birthday.

My son barely crawled..he actually army crawled with one arm and drug himself around the house!! He walked across the room at 10 months old!! I wouldn't worry about it. Each child "gets" around differently. And it changes daily. He apparently is content not having to crawl so he isn't going to right now.

Its completely fine. Lots of children take time to learn to crawl. In fact some kids dont crawl they just go straight to walking. I know a few friends whose children did this. So dont be worried, just taking their time, and before you know it they will be.

Mine's the same age and isn't crawling either. Don't worry...once he starts you'll wish he hadn't. lol

Well my daughter started crawling when she was about that age, 8 or 9 months old and then she started walking just a few weeks ago, she was 13 months. My little niece on the other hand was already crawling at 8 months and walked pretty fast after that, so I guess is different in every baby but completely normal. They all develop at their own time, so I think you shouldn't worry about it.

Hi, Jason:
Have you talked to your ped about your concerns?
Try that.
Good luck.
D.

Both of my boys (now 2 & 4) never crawled. One walked at 10 mos, the other at 11 mos. They both despised tummy-time and pretty much never rolled from back to stomach. But they loved to stand and cruise from a very early age. Funny thing is they learned to crawl at 12 and 13 mos because they figured out it was a very necessary skill for toddlers! Wouldn't worry yet.

My son was around 10 months when he started crawling, but he had been pulling himself up and cruising around on the furniture already for about a month and scooting around on his butt. He actually doesn't "crawl" but does this one-footed scoot/drag. He does do all hands and knees on carpet, but at my house we have wood floors, so he prefers to do his little scoot. At his 9 month check up the doctor told me that he may not crawl, but if he was scooting and "rocking" while in the seated position he would likely crawl soon. And she was right! She also said that crawling is the only movement that humans make where we have to move all 4 limbs separately but simultaneously, and it can take awhile for our brains to sort that out. Don't worry, your little one will be moving in no time. And like the others said, that moment is bittersweet :) Hope you've childproofed your house, if not I'd get on that...

My first two were late crawlers; they rolled first (as in across the room). Neither one started walking before 12 months. My youngest started crawling at 6 months and is now pulling himself up on everything (and pulling everything down on him) - he's nine months today. Every kid is different. Yours will be fine - just be happy you get a little bit more time before the booboos start.

Crawling usually isn't even considered a milestone because some kids skip it all together. I was just thinking that my 6 month old will be walking before he crawls because he despises being on his belly. Like Rebecca said, soon he'll be doing it and you'll wish he hadn't! Enjoy this time now that you don't have to worry about him getting into everything.

It's not unusual for an 8 month old not to be crawling. If you do have a concern call the doctor and discuss it with them or even take him in to check his motor skills. They may say to wait until a certain age or to look for clues for a problem, but I wouldn't sweat it at this age yet.

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Lots of kids skip crawling entirely. And walking can start as late as 18 months & still be normal.
Kids have to be motivated to do these things. You can try to encourage him by putting his toys out of his reach. Put his favorite toys in a circle around him, while he is sitting or laying on the floor. Make sure they are all close, but just out of reach. At this age, he should reach & stretch & try to get them. (Make sure he has no other distractions....tv, music, dogs, cats, other kids, etc...you want the toys to be his only form of entertainment at this time). It is ok if he sits there at first & just cries. Try to encourage him to come to you (sitting near one of the toys). If you normally just hand him what ever he wants, he may cry a lot in the beginning b/c he expects you to do the work. Only let him cry a few minutes, you don't want this to be a bad experience for him. You might also want to try setting him up in his circle & immediately leaving the room. Stay close enough to hear him, but hide so he can't see you. He's less likely to fuss if you are out of the room (at least that's how my kids were).
You can also encourage crusing by having one person hold your kid up in a standing position (assuming he can stand) then you sit a few feet away with your arms stretched out & encourage him to come to you. Start out close enough that your hand are touching the other person. Do this every day & after your kid is comfortable at that distance & comes to you. Then move a little farther from the other person. Eventually your kids will be walking independantly.
Lastly, it may just be your child's personality. My oldest is very mellow & doesn't ever want to do anything himself. He always asks someone to do it for him. He always wants me to dress him, clean up for him, etc. He is 3 and 1/2. My youngest is only 20 months & he wants to do everything "by self". He tries to dress him self, put on socks & shoes, carry things, etc. My 20 month old is better than my 3 & 1/2 year old at putting on shoes, simply b/c he is motivated to do it. My oldest didn't start crawling until he was 9 months old & didn't walk until he was 12 months old. My youngest was crawling by 5 months & walking by 9 months.
My ultimate point is that all kids are different & as long as your child is healthy in all other aspects, you have nothing to worry about.
Good luck.