If you still have questions book an online parent consultation here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service **clarification: moving towards hands/knees is most common to START at 6-9 months, but could be up to 11 months to crawl independently (9-11 months of independent crawling is within normal range), however, best to know if something else is going on if a kiddo is not crawling by 9-10 months on their own.
OH MY GOSH!! YAYYY! that is quick progress mama and makes me so excited for you :) If you want more play ideas, check out my free online course for crawling here - drlaurenbaker.com/courses && let me know if you ever have any questions!
I am a nanny and very motivated to try these exercises for the baby I am going to take care off, she is 10 months old and still not crawling. The other babies I have taken care of before were mostly doing on their own when it was time but I also helped them, encouraged them on standing and walking mostly while they were already sitting up and able to crawl when I started.
Tsering, what an AMAZING nanny you are -- that family and babe are lucky to have you! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to add more comments as crawling is a tough cookie to crack sometimes with kiddos who have tightness in their trunks (which may be impacting a little's ability to crawl). Here is the crawling playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03QAXXe0HL5A5WnN9Htyjx4K.html and here is the mobility playlist if you find these exercises are tough and there might be tightness: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03TxJKI4UNyEYImYnhsdq96g.html
Great video. Thank you! Any pointers for a 9 month old girl that locks her lower legs straight and won’t put her arms down when attempting to assuming the positions shown in the video? She usually screams and cries. Every time she’s placed on her tummy she is very adept at rolling to her back. She will sit unassisted for about 30 minutes at a time. She’s able to stand and support herself against a stationary object but hates to crawl.
Hi Rick! Thanks for your comment. I had kind of a longer answer so I filmed a response for you to give a little more of a mini masterclass on crawling that was more specific to your situation. I hope this is helpful even if she's doing better! th-cam.com/users/liveFOdKAg_6Das?si=Y8CEuJEn_fcavCtv Just know that you are truly doing the best for your little to help them master hands and knees crawling! If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online video parent consultation here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi Lauren, my 10 month old boy is very desperate to crawl, but he has very flexible hips and cannot get up onto his knees because his knees automatically just go straight out to the side like frog legs when he tries to get on his knees. Will these exercises help for him, or will he need additional help? Thank you so much!
Hi Brigitte! Thanks so much for your comment. I apologize I am a bit behind but hopefully this will still help if needed. You will want to stabilize his hips like shown in the thumbnail photo, if you are stabilizing his hips by placing your knees around his knees then he will be able to utilize the hip strength without having to also fight gravity (for the hips). There are also a few other things that will help: I really love hip helpers for this exact situation and recommend them often (and also have their sizing kit for use for my kiddos I see in person): www.hiphelpers.com/ -- you also may want to go through the Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist to make sure there are no skill gaps when it comes to crawling as often babies who are super flexible might also struggle with things like going from their back into a sitting position which is a precursor skill to crawling. If he is not crawling on his own by 11 months, that is when we recommend being seen by a pediatric physical therapist. If you have additional questions, you can schedule an online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes 1:1 via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
My baby is 6 months old he can get up on all fours and rocks back and forth since he was 5 months old. He ends up moving around on the floor by pushing with his arms.
Hi Sam! Yay for getting onto all fours. Sometimes babies as early as six months can get into the position but we don’t necessarily expect them to hands and knees crawl until closer to 9-11 months. If a baby crawls earlier, that is totally fine AS LONG AS they also mastered the milestones before such as rolling in all four directions and sitting by themselves. If your baby skipped rolling in any of the four directions (both right and left for back to belly and belly to back) then make sure to grab a copy of my book Tummy Time and Learning to Roll - drlaurenbaker.com/tummy-time-and-learning-to-roll-book - while it isnt super common I have had babies who crawled without rolling and it can inhibit future milestones as well as sleep and head shape so ideal to make sure babies are doing all the things before, if they move on a bit early. All four rocking is developing the weight shifting needed for crawling but likely he is still developing the strength for holding all fours before moving onto full crawling which is totally age appropriate. Army or belly crawling is awesome as long as it develops into hands and knees crawling by 11 months! If youd like to check out the building blocks of crawling check out the crawling checklist here: drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist I hope this helps, Lauren.
@@samaltman2905 that is awesome, I would encourage all fours crawling a little more than standing since it's a little bit more advantageous but since they are 7 months standing won't hurt their hips because they're (more) fully developed (than 0-6 months). Enjoy this stage mama!
i was wondering if these crawling exercises should be done after stnr reflex appears? my baby is 8 months old still stuck in landau reflex. however the stnr did not develop yet. so if i do the crawling exercises he is in pain or suffering. it is very uncomfortable to bend his knees and put weight on his arms since his default reflex is still landau. i saw that a few people have the problem, that their babies do not bend their knees.
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment. I apologize that this comment is delayed and hopefully this is still helpful. The STNR does appear at a range 6-9 months, so at 8 months (previously) I don't usually push all fours position, but I am making sure that a baby is rolling in all four directions (back to belly / belly to back over both arms) as the Landau Reflex while normal can inhibit rolling especially belly to back if we're stuck in it. I am also working on pre-crawling skills such as getting from back to sitting with support or independently, sitting independently, and progressing to pre-crawling skills such as side sitting once baby is 7 months+. I often will also help babies do supported army crawling around this age. At 8 months I do not push all fours yet if they are keeping their legs in extension, but if a baby is struggling with bending their legs at 9 months I am strategizing other options that work on the same muslces that might be more tolerated, like tall kneeling. If a baby is not crawling hands/knees by 11 months I recommend Pediatric Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy since it helps spine development, hand/eye coordination, and pre-academic skills such as reading/writing that other forms of movement do not (such as prolonged army crawling, booty scooting, or hitch crawling). For those who are looking for crawling resources, here is my free Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
Thank you so much for your amazing videos! I’m wondering what exercises should I do to help my baby to loosen tightness if she is not tolerating being in quadruped position?
Hi Amy! I apologize that this response is late, but my hope is that if your child has been struggling since then this will help both for crawling (which if your child did skip, should still be encouraged for the benefits it has for academic skills) and also walking etc. Here is a video I did to explain some of the reasons why this might have occurred and to help any other's whose babies might be experiencing tightness: th-cam.com/users/livel7k26Jz9JjI?si=D6DYDj61anCVrjb- If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online video parent consultation with me here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi mam Baker my son is 26 months now but not crawling, standing on his own stand him with support he cries like he feels pain at the hospital they told me that he is fine don't know what to do next
Hi Enigetch, thank you so much for your comment. If a child is not crawling or standing independently/walking by this age (specifically by 11 months for crawling and 18 months for walking) we would recommend Pediatric Physical Therapy to help them gain the strength, mobility, and skills they need for crawling and walking on their own. As the other commenter mentioned, you can ask to see an alternative doctor to see if they will refer you for resources or reach out to see if Pediatric Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy is available in your area. Having someone work with your child in person is the best course of action. That being said, I understand that not everyone has access to a Pediatric PT unfortunately and that is a big reason on why this channel exists. In that case, my recommendation would be to work on the building block skills of crawling and walking (some are the same and some are different). If the child can stand with support, you can work on both, if they're unable to stand with support, then my recommendation would be to start on crawling (if they're sitting independently). Here are the checklists: Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist Walking Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-walk-checklist If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps, Lauren
Thank you so much for recommending seeking a second opinion, I absolutely agree that PT and a different Pediatrician would be helpful for this family. I do want to mention; however, that not all countries have access to PT or the level of care that a lot of us are used to, so I do always try to acknowledge this in responses and would encourage all my subscribers to have compassion for these situations as well.
My son has the first two, but now he just wants to do the worm across the floor and propell himself across the floor by flopping forward over and over.
Hi Jessica, how old if your little? If they are not yet 9/10 months, then that can be normal. Babies often start getting on all fours in the 6-9 month range, but may not be able to fully crawl until 9-11 months, which is totally normal. If your little is 9-11 months and not yet crawling, check out my free online course located here: drlaurenbaker.com/courses hope this helps! Lauren
My baby is 9 months old 6 weeks premature so really 7.5 months. She is crawling with her right leg tucked and left leg with foot on the ground. Can these exercises help her? Does she need a physical therapist? We have been using a activity center walker and feel bad because I think thats why shes doing this. Should we not use the activity center at all until this is corrected? Thanks in advance.
Hi Farrah, I am really excited about this question thank you for taking the time to ask it :) a few things: you can always any time you want for literally any reason based on a concern for movement reach out to a local PT, so if any of the resources I share do not help you very quickly, that would be my next step; however, that being said, she is still very young so you have some time to work on the "hitch crawling," which is what I call the one leg out movement. usually one leg out / hitch crawling is because of trunk tightness OR hip/core weakness (sometimes both). The learning to crawl free online course here will go through hitch crawling: drlaurenbaker.com/courses so highly recommend signing up and then going through all the modules. Specifically the mobility and lower trunk/hip strengthening and core strengthening modules. If you have a SIT IN walker where a baby sits in a sling and can push from a seated position, yes discontinue ASAP. Same goes for any activity centers where a baby sits in a sling and is not able to push fully through both feet flat one the ground (usually they require having a platform that is elevated). Jumper would also be something I would stop if you have been using those :) -- examples with pictures of all of these things in the course so definitely make sure to check that out so it's super clear! Good luck mama, you are doing amazing and your little is going to be in an even better spot with a few little mobility and strength tweeks!
Hi Chanchal, this video might help give you some more information on the different sides of the neck and try to figure out how to best support your child going forward. If Tummy Time is still difficult at 10 months and they are not yet rolling or sitting on their own, a Pediatric Physical Therapist or Pediatric Physiotherapist in your area will be the best support for you. Here is the video on head control (still relevant even at 10 months) th-cam.com/video/pLwuHTd5JkQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=K9u3PyP_cK1DhBRY My book Tummy Time & Learning to Roll can help with play positions to build neck strength and support rolling and is available internationally in paperback and kindle formats --> amzn.to/3Q8dg5U (affiliate link) Families who need more support can also book an online parent consult anytime here - drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this is helpful! please let me know if you have more questions.
Hi Ayesha! Thank you for the comment. At 10 months we do want to make sure that your little has all of the building blocks he needs to master crawling and we don't waste this precious time in the event that something is blocking him from moving to the next milestone, especially because 9-11 months has A LOT of milestones packed in. My recommendation would be to go through my free learning to crawl online course and print out the checklists to make sure that your babe has all the crawling building blocks they need, and if any are blank start there. You can also go through the modules one by one! drlaurenbaker.com/courses I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi Fathimas, thank you for the comment. Babies are appropriate for crawling between the ages of 9-11 months, some babies can begin to work toward crawling and all fours activities at 7-8 months, but we want to make sure they have mastered rolling from belly to back (right and left) and back to belly (right and left) -- so all four ways -- before they move onto crawling. A great way to make sure that your baby is ready for crawling is to check out the learning to crawl course (or learning to sit/roll if younger than 8 months) and go through the checklists: drlaurenbaker.com/courses [these courses are free!]
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for the comment. There is SO MUCH you can do and you're absolutely in the right space and doing the right thing. 1. The biggest thing you can do if you're concerned is reach out to a local pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist to evaluate your child and show you exactly what to work on, this is the absolute best and most valuable thing for parents to do (get early access to peds PT). If you don't have a peds PT in your area, you can always schedule an online consultation here and we can talk about all the milestones and specific exercises for those milestones that can help: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service For babies to hold themselves up in both sitting (propped sitting) and in order to transition to all fours they need upper trunk strength as well as head control strength. Babies who spend 60 minutes per day of tummy time from 3 months old are in the best spot for building that upper trunk strength. If a baby wasn't able to tolerate that or didn't have that opportunity can continue to build that upper trunk strength through the following exercises: - pull to sit with support at shoulders - side sitting for core strength - baby planks You can find all these exercises and more in the crawling playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03QAXXe0HL5A5WnN9Htyjx4K.html I would additionally make sure a baby is able to roll in both directions and if not, focus on trunk rotation / rolling milestones even if they are age wise past that. Here is the rolling playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03SHjgrAXqUkVXDgZ6Ox8lN6.html
Hi! I am late to seeing this comment (youtube only notifies me if its a new comment vs a reply) - please let me know if this is something you are still struggling with or if walking/crawling is a concern at all now that it is much later!
Thank u so much for this video. My baby is 8 months old son. From 6 months he started crawling but not on his knees. So he pulls on tummy with support of hands and behind feet. I want to try this training maybe he can change. At 8 months hz now squeezing himself to stand.
Hi Angie! Thanks so much for the comment. YES! Crawling typically occurs between 9-11 months but a baby can show signs of getting into the position earlier. Most babies will go from tummy into all fours and begin rocking on hands/knees to show they are ready to transition. That being said, sometimes babies only need a few tips or strategies to move onto crawling if they are 9 months and already sitting on their own. Here is my free crawling checklist that can help you figure out if there are any gaps and/or if your baby has the foundations needed to get crawling likely without difficulty: Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist If you have additional questions, you can schedule an online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes 1:1 via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi Asinonu! Thanks for the comment. Babies can start to crawl at 7 months but most babies dont start crawling until 9-11 months. At 7 months, focus on rolling in all four directions, side sitting, helping babies transition into all fours if they can tolerate it (if not thats okay, work on helping them pivot on their bellies!). If youd like a full guided free online course for crawling and some areas you can work on to prepare babies for crawling all of my free online courses can be accessed here: drlaurenbaker.com/courses
Hi Balade dans la journee de bebe, I used google translate to see what your comment might say as I don't speak french. I agree that the pelvis is exceptionally important in helping a baby crawl and while it wasn't addressed as much in this video, there are lots of other videos that do address it, so I encourage you to keep searching. This video is three exercises that can help babes learn to crawl, but there are lots of others out there that can help too. I hope you find what you're looking for! Lauren
My baby is 10 mo and will NOT bend her legs. I can't get her Into crawling position. She I also a larger baby and harder to manipulate into certain positions, she is so strong. She will fight to keep her legs straight 😂so crawling hasn't been the easiest
Hi Josh! Thanks so much for the comment and calling me out - honestly I have been SO PUMPED to see so many dads looking to help their littles that I am HAPPY to report that I was totally out of line only talking about moms in the beginning. In all my new videos I make sure to say proactive parents because babies truly need dads and I am so excited to see so many writing comments wanting to be included! I hope youll stick around and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
If you still have questions book an online parent consultation here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service **clarification: moving towards hands/knees is most common to START at 6-9 months, but could be up to 11 months to crawl independently (9-11 months of independent crawling is within normal range), however, best to know if something else is going on if a kiddo is not crawling by 9-10 months on their own.
Wooo I loved the video. My son 8 months so I copied and did some training for 1 day yesterday. Today he is all over on his 4. Thank u so much
OH MY GOSH!! YAYYY! that is quick progress mama and makes me so excited for you :) If you want more play ideas, check out my free online course for crawling here - drlaurenbaker.com/courses && let me know if you ever have any questions!
I am a nanny and very motivated to try these exercises for the baby I am going to take care off, she is 10 months old and still not crawling. The other babies I have taken care of before were mostly doing on their own when it was time but I also helped them, encouraged them on standing and walking mostly while they were already sitting up and able to crawl when I started.
Tsering, what an AMAZING nanny you are -- that family and babe are lucky to have you! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to add more comments as crawling is a tough cookie to crack sometimes with kiddos who have tightness in their trunks (which may be impacting a little's ability to crawl).
Here is the crawling playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03QAXXe0HL5A5WnN9Htyjx4K.html
and here is the mobility playlist if you find these exercises are tough and there might be tightness: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03TxJKI4UNyEYImYnhsdq96g.html
Great video. Thank you!
Any pointers for a 9 month old girl that locks her lower legs straight and won’t put her arms down when attempting to assuming the positions shown in the video? She usually screams and cries. Every time she’s placed on her tummy she is very adept at rolling to her back. She will sit unassisted for about 30 minutes at a time. She’s able to stand and support herself against a stationary object but hates to crawl.
Hi Rick! Thanks for your comment. I had kind of a longer answer so I filmed a response for you to give a little more of a mini masterclass on crawling that was more specific to your situation. I hope this is helpful even if she's doing better! th-cam.com/users/liveFOdKAg_6Das?si=Y8CEuJEn_fcavCtv
Just know that you are truly doing the best for your little to help them master hands and knees crawling! If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online video parent consultation here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi Lauren, my 10 month old boy is very desperate to crawl, but he has very flexible hips and cannot get up onto his knees because his knees automatically just go straight out to the side like frog legs when he tries to get on his knees. Will these exercises help for him, or will he need additional help? Thank you so much!
Hi Brigitte! Thanks so much for your comment. I apologize I am a bit behind but hopefully this will still help if needed. You will want to stabilize his hips like shown in the thumbnail photo, if you are stabilizing his hips by placing your knees around his knees then he will be able to utilize the hip strength without having to also fight gravity (for the hips). There are also a few other things that will help: I really love hip helpers for this exact situation and recommend them often (and also have their sizing kit for use for my kiddos I see in person): www.hiphelpers.com/ -- you also may want to go through the Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist to make sure there are no skill gaps when it comes to crawling as often babies who are super flexible might also struggle with things like going from their back into a sitting position which is a precursor skill to crawling. If he is not crawling on his own by 11 months, that is when we recommend being seen by a pediatric physical therapist.
If you have additional questions, you can schedule an online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes 1:1 via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
My baby is 6 months old he can get up on all fours and rocks back and forth since he was 5 months old. He ends up moving around on the floor by pushing with his arms.
He also can get up into a plank position and downward dog position lol
Hi Sam! Yay for getting onto all fours. Sometimes babies as early as six months can get into the position but we don’t necessarily expect them to hands and knees crawl until closer to 9-11 months. If a baby crawls earlier, that is totally fine AS LONG AS they also mastered the milestones before such as rolling in all four directions and sitting by themselves. If your baby skipped rolling in any of the four directions (both right and left for back to belly and belly to back) then make sure to grab a copy of my book Tummy Time and Learning to Roll - drlaurenbaker.com/tummy-time-and-learning-to-roll-book - while it isnt super common I have had babies who crawled without rolling and it can inhibit future milestones as well as sleep and head shape so ideal to make sure babies are doing all the things before, if they move on a bit early.
All four rocking is developing the weight shifting needed for crawling but likely he is still developing the strength for holding all fours before moving onto full crawling which is totally age appropriate. Army or belly crawling is awesome as long as it develops into hands and knees crawling by 11 months!
If youd like to check out the building blocks of crawling check out the crawling checklist here: drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist
I hope this helps, Lauren.
This are awesome building block positions to build belly, arm and leg strength! Love it :)
A little update baby is now 7months old and has been crawling on all fours for the past week!!! He’s now trying to pull to stand.
@@samaltman2905 that is awesome, I would encourage all fours crawling a little more than standing since it's a little bit more advantageous but since they are 7 months standing won't hurt their hips because they're (more) fully developed (than 0-6 months). Enjoy this stage mama!
i was wondering if these crawling exercises should be done after stnr reflex appears? my baby is 8 months old still stuck in landau reflex. however the stnr did not develop yet. so if i do the crawling exercises he is in pain or suffering. it is very uncomfortable to bend his knees and put weight on his arms since his default reflex is still landau. i saw that a few people have the problem, that their babies do not bend their knees.
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment. I apologize that this comment is delayed and hopefully this is still helpful. The STNR does appear at a range 6-9 months, so at 8 months (previously) I don't usually push all fours position, but I am making sure that a baby is rolling in all four directions (back to belly / belly to back over both arms) as the Landau Reflex while normal can inhibit rolling especially belly to back if we're stuck in it. I am also working on pre-crawling skills such as getting from back to sitting with support or independently, sitting independently, and progressing to pre-crawling skills such as side sitting once baby is 7 months+. I often will also help babies do supported army crawling around this age. At 8 months I do not push all fours yet if they are keeping their legs in extension, but if a baby is struggling with bending their legs at 9 months I am strategizing other options that work on the same muslces that might be more tolerated, like tall kneeling. If a baby is not crawling hands/knees by 11 months I recommend Pediatric Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy since it helps spine development, hand/eye coordination, and pre-academic skills such as reading/writing that other forms of movement do not (such as prolonged army crawling, booty scooting, or hitch crawling).
For those who are looking for crawling resources, here is my free Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist
If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
@@DrLaurenBaker many thanks for the in depth reply!
Thank you so much for your amazing videos! I’m wondering what exercises should I do to help my baby to loosen tightness if she is not tolerating being in quadruped position?
Hi Amy! I apologize that this response is late, but my hope is that if your child has been struggling since then this will help both for crawling (which if your child did skip, should still be encouraged for the benefits it has for academic skills) and also walking etc. Here is a video I did to explain some of the reasons why this might have occurred and to help any other's whose babies might be experiencing tightness: th-cam.com/users/livel7k26Jz9JjI?si=D6DYDj61anCVrjb-
If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online video parent consultation with me here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
Hi mam Baker my son is 26 months now but not crawling, standing on his own stand him with support he cries like he feels pain at the hospital they told me that he is fine don't know what to do next
find a different pediatrician. He should be evaluated by physical therapy
Hi Enigetch, thank you so much for your comment. If a child is not crawling or standing independently/walking by this age (specifically by 11 months for crawling and 18 months for walking) we would recommend Pediatric Physical Therapy to help them gain the strength, mobility, and skills they need for crawling and walking on their own. As the other commenter mentioned, you can ask to see an alternative doctor to see if they will refer you for resources or reach out to see if Pediatric Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy is available in your area. Having someone work with your child in person is the best course of action. That being said, I understand that not everyone has access to a Pediatric PT unfortunately and that is a big reason on why this channel exists. In that case, my recommendation would be to work on the building block skills of crawling and walking (some are the same and some are different). If the child can stand with support, you can work on both, if they're unable to stand with support, then my recommendation would be to start on crawling (if they're sitting independently). Here are the checklists: Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist
Walking Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-walk-checklist
If you have additional questions, you can schedule a 1:1 online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps, Lauren
Thank you so much for recommending seeking a second opinion, I absolutely agree that PT and a different Pediatrician would be helpful for this family. I do want to mention; however, that not all countries have access to PT or the level of care that a lot of us are used to, so I do always try to acknowledge this in responses and would encourage all my subscribers to have compassion for these situations as well.
My son has the first two, but now he just wants to do the worm across the floor and propell himself across the floor by flopping forward over and over.
Hi Jessica, how old if your little? If they are not yet 9/10 months, then that can be normal. Babies often start getting on all fours in the 6-9 month range, but may not be able to fully crawl until 9-11 months, which is totally normal. If your little is 9-11 months and not yet crawling, check out my free online course located here: drlaurenbaker.com/courses hope this helps! Lauren
My baby is 9 months old 6 weeks premature so really 7.5 months. She is crawling with her right leg tucked and left leg with foot on the ground. Can these exercises help her? Does she need a physical therapist? We have been using a activity center walker and feel bad because I think thats why shes doing this. Should we not use the activity center at all until this is corrected? Thanks in advance.
Hi Farrah, I am really excited about this question thank you for taking the time to ask it :) a few things: you can always any time you want for literally any reason based on a concern for movement reach out to a local PT, so if any of the resources I share do not help you very quickly, that would be my next step; however, that being said, she is still very young so you have some time to work on the "hitch crawling," which is what I call the one leg out movement. usually one leg out / hitch crawling is because of trunk tightness OR hip/core weakness (sometimes both). The learning to crawl free online course here will go through hitch crawling: drlaurenbaker.com/courses so highly recommend signing up and then going through all the modules. Specifically the mobility and lower trunk/hip strengthening and core strengthening modules.
If you have a SIT IN walker where a baby sits in a sling and can push from a seated position, yes discontinue ASAP. Same goes for any activity centers where a baby sits in a sling and is not able to push fully through both feet flat one the ground (usually they require having a platform that is elevated). Jumper would also be something I would stop if you have been using those :) -- examples with pictures of all of these things in the course so definitely make sure to check that out so it's super clear! Good luck mama, you are doing amazing and your little is going to be in an even better spot with a few little mobility and strength tweeks!
Thank you so much for your timely reply!!! Thank you for the video and resources 💜
My daughter is almost 6months she does not like to sit down am really trying
Hi Gift, if your daughter is six months this video will likely be too advanced for her. I love that you are trying so hard for her
Mam my baby is neck holding is not to much strong .so he is not able to take too much time on tummy ...he is 10 mntj old and not started crawling
Hi Chanchal, this video might help give you some more information on the different sides of the neck and try to figure out how to best support your child going forward. If Tummy Time is still difficult at 10 months and they are not yet rolling or sitting on their own, a Pediatric Physical Therapist or Pediatric Physiotherapist in your area will be the best support for you.
Here is the video on head control (still relevant even at 10 months) th-cam.com/video/pLwuHTd5JkQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=K9u3PyP_cK1DhBRY
My book Tummy Time & Learning to Roll can help with play positions to build neck strength and support rolling and is available internationally in paperback and kindle formats --> amzn.to/3Q8dg5U (affiliate link)
Families who need more support can also book an online parent consult anytime here - drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this is helpful! please let me know if you have more questions.
Thanku mam😊
Thank you
You're welcome! thanks for the comment!
My baby is 10 month old he is not crawling he do tummy time and he do roll over but not crawling
Hi Ayesha! Thank you for the comment. At 10 months we do want to make sure that your little has all of the building blocks he needs to master crawling and we don't waste this precious time in the event that something is blocking him from moving to the next milestone, especially because 9-11 months has A LOT of milestones packed in.
My recommendation would be to go through my free learning to crawl online course and print out the checklists to make sure that your babe has all the crawling building blocks they need, and if any are blank start there. You can also go through the modules one by one! drlaurenbaker.com/courses
I hope this helps! Lauren
Thank you!
You're welcome Jessica! I hope this video helps, let me know if there is any other way I can help you on this journey!
At which month we can start
Hi Fathimas, thank you for the comment. Babies are appropriate for crawling between the ages of 9-11 months, some babies can begin to work toward crawling and all fours activities at 7-8 months, but we want to make sure they have mastered rolling from belly to back (right and left) and back to belly (right and left) -- so all four ways -- before they move onto crawling. A great way to make sure that your baby is ready for crawling is to check out the learning to crawl course (or learning to sit/roll if younger than 8 months) and go through the checklists: drlaurenbaker.com/courses [these courses are free!]
16 month old not crawling or walking
My baby is 8 months old and can’t even straighten his arms to hold himself up. What can I do
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for the comment. There is SO MUCH you can do and you're absolutely in the right space and doing the right thing.
1. The biggest thing you can do if you're concerned is reach out to a local pediatric physical therapist or physiotherapist to evaluate your child and show you exactly what to work on, this is the absolute best and most valuable thing for parents to do (get early access to peds PT). If you don't have a peds PT in your area, you can always schedule an online consultation here and we can talk about all the milestones and specific exercises for those milestones that can help: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
For babies to hold themselves up in both sitting (propped sitting) and in order to transition to all fours they need upper trunk strength as well as head control strength. Babies who spend 60 minutes per day of tummy time from 3 months old are in the best spot for building that upper trunk strength. If a baby wasn't able to tolerate that or didn't have that opportunity can continue to build that upper trunk strength through the following exercises:
- pull to sit with support at shoulders
- side sitting for core strength
- baby planks
You can find all these exercises and more in the crawling playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03QAXXe0HL5A5WnN9Htyjx4K.html
I would additionally make sure a baby is able to roll in both directions and if not, focus on trunk rotation / rolling milestones even if they are age wise past that. Here is the rolling playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLxYt0JBWx03SHjgrAXqUkVXDgZ6Ox8lN6.html
Same here, my baby cant even roll and he's eight months
Hi! I am late to seeing this comment (youtube only notifies me if its a new comment vs a reply) - please let me know if this is something you are still struggling with or if walking/crawling is a concern at all now that it is much later!
Thank u so much for this video. My baby is 8 months old son. From 6 months he started crawling but not on his knees. So he pulls on tummy with support of hands and behind feet.
I want to try this training maybe he can change.
At 8 months hz now squeezing himself to stand.
could you talk about the signs a baby is ready to start crawling?
Hi Angie! Thanks so much for the comment. YES! Crawling typically occurs between 9-11 months but a baby can show signs of getting into the position earlier. Most babies will go from tummy into all fours and begin rocking on hands/knees to show they are ready to transition. That being said, sometimes babies only need a few tips or strategies to move onto crawling if they are 9 months and already sitting on their own. Here is my free crawling checklist that can help you figure out if there are any gaps and/or if your baby has the foundations needed to get crawling likely without difficulty: Crawling Checklist - drlaurenbaker.com/blog/learning-to-crawl-checklist
If you have additional questions, you can schedule an online parent consultation, all consultations are 60 minutes 1:1 via video on a secure platform and can be scheduled here at anytime: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service
I hope this helps! Lauren
My baby is 7months and she cant crawl
Hi Asinonu! Thanks for the comment. Babies can start to crawl at 7 months but most babies dont start crawling until 9-11 months. At 7 months, focus on rolling in all four directions, side sitting, helping babies transition into all fours if they can tolerate it (if not thats okay, work on helping them pivot on their bellies!). If youd like a full guided free online course for crawling and some areas you can work on to prepare babies for crawling all of my free online courses can be accessed here: drlaurenbaker.com/courses
Ceci n est pas bon comme stimulation il faut faire avancer avec les transferts du bassin. Dixit kine option pediatrie
Hi Balade dans la journee de bebe, I used google translate to see what your comment might say as I don't speak french. I agree that the pelvis is exceptionally important in helping a baby crawl and while it wasn't addressed as much in this video, there are lots of other videos that do address it, so I encourage you to keep searching. This video is three exercises that can help babes learn to crawl, but there are lots of others out there that can help too. I hope you find what you're looking for! Lauren
My baby is 10 mo and will NOT bend her legs. I can't get her Into crawling position. She I also a larger baby and harder to manipulate into certain positions, she is so strong. She will fight to keep her legs straight 😂so crawling hasn't been the easiest
Me too same problem why 😢???
Im so sad also as im typing this my lb is 11 months old 😢
same to my bb also 😢
I'm a dude, guess i can't watch😅
Hi Josh! Thanks so much for the comment and calling me out - honestly I have been SO PUMPED to see so many dads looking to help their littles that I am HAPPY to report that I was totally out of line only talking about moms in the beginning.
In all my new videos I make sure to say proactive parents because babies truly need dads and I am so excited to see so many writing comments wanting to be included!
I hope youll stick around and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!