I know its stupid, but I'm seriously concerned...

[dixeedeluxe]

Edie only crawled for about a month...if that. So I don't know why I'm even at all concerned.

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Don't worry! He's okay! Laney started with an army crawl anyway- she couldn't get onto all fours for a while. Plus he might just skip crawling altogether. Just keep giving him time to practice and try not to worry!

[bean47]

Sorry your stressed about it, try not to be. DD isn't crawling or getting on her knees consistently but I know she will when she is ready. My pedi said he didn't care if a baby crawled, walked, rolled or scooted by 9 months!

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Jan 14, 2013 11:17:06 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Oh, and Cam dances! How many babies here do that? Not mine!

haha, but there are lot of things you can compare that too! He dances but he doesn't wave or clap!! Lots of babies here are doing that too!

[TrudyCampbell]

Does he get a lot of tummy time? The #1 best way to encourage crawling, rolling, or other movement is tummy time. Even though V spends a lot of time sitting all of the PTs and OTs we have seen have the opinion that babies really shouldn't be sitting until they can put themselves there. Easier said than done, I know, but figured I'd throw it out there.

[carawestt]

Don't worry! He'll get there at his own pace. And remember that some babies never crawl. My brother went straight to walking at 10 months.

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Jan 14, 2013 11:27:32 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Does he get a lot of tummy time? The #1 best way to encourage crawling, rolling, or other movement is tummy time. Even though V spends a lot of time sitting all of the PTs and OTs we have seen have the opinion that babies really shouldn't be sitting until they can put themselves there. Easier said than done, I know, but figured I'd throw it out there.

He does a LOT more tummy time than he ever did. He is probably half on his tummy, half sitting for the whole day. He is happier on his tummy right when he wakes up from a nap/in the morning, so its always then. I have noticed he has done more since I've been putting him on his belly, but again, still not crawling.

[TrudyCampbell]

Jan 14, 2013 11:43:59 GMT -5 @sprinkles said:

Jan 14, 2013 11:27:32 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Does he get a lot of tummy time? The #1 best way to encourage crawling, rolling, or other movement is tummy time. Even though V spends a lot of time sitting all of the PTs and OTs we have seen have the opinion that babies really shouldn't be sitting until they can put themselves there. Easier said than done, I know, but figured I'd throw it out there.

He does a LOT more tummy time than he ever did. He is probably half on his tummy, half sitting for the whole day. He is happier on his tummy right when he wakes up from a nap/in the morning, so its always then. I have noticed he has done more since I've been putting him on his belly, but again, still not crawling.

It sounds like you're doing the right things. He will get there!

[jaime183]

Luke doesn't crawl or roll. He sometimes will scoot backwards but even that isn't consistent. He also can not get from laying to sitting and if he goes from sitting to laying he cries.

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Jaime, thats Camden too. If he goes from sitting to belly, its usually in a fall. Definitely not graceful. Then he cries.

[rxbeth]

I think it's in our nature to worry.

You know I'm in a similar position as you are. Madison can't get up on her knees, hasn't rolled in weeks and can get on her belly by falling with a loud thud. I'm just trying to give her lots of tummy time (she tolerates is more now) and letting her explore.

[eav2c]

Colin isn't either. He is trying though. It's a big baby thing, I'm telling you, gaurenteed, most of the bigger babies on this board aren't crawling either. My pedi told me at 3 and 6 months "He's gonna be a big boy, bet you he doesn't crawl till very late if at all."

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Jan 14, 2013 12:12:43 GMT -5 eav2c said:

Colin isn't either. He is trying though. It's a big baby thing, I'm telling you, gaurenteed, most of the bigger babies on this board aren't crawling either. My pedi told me at 3 and 6 months "He's gonna be a big boy, bet you he doesn't crawl till very late if at all."

We should do some kind of poll for the bigger babies to see if they're crawling! I'd love to know if that is true! Camden is definitely big. About 23 lbs and probably 30 in. Big kid.

[dixeedeluxe]

Adeline is also a big baby!

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My lo is 21ish lbs and doesn't crawl.

[eav2c]

Ill do a poll. Sec.

[lolaburns]

Aww babe don't worry. Cam isn't delayed...trust me.

I know it is hard but when he starts whining, but stop doing it for him. Keep putting toys out of his reach. He will figure it out to get up on his knees and start rocking. Have you tried putting him in the crib on his tummy with toys and giving him some alone time? I did that with L and he would brace his feet up against the rails and rock like a mad man. Sometimes I was like uhh OMG he is going to shake the crib apart.

I also would play hide and seek with him. As in, like a lunatic, I would crawl on all 4's and hide behind a door frame or something and call out to him. He would want to come find me and would work those arms and legs until he finally figured it out. When he was learning and figuring it out he would whine and get frustrated but I had to just console him by rubbing his head or cheek.

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Jan 14, 2013 12:39:01 GMT -5 lolaburns said:

Aww babe don't worry. Cam isn't delayed...trust me.

I know it is hard but when he starts whining, but stop doing it for him. Keep putting toys out of his reach. He will figure it out to get up on his knees and start rocking. Have you tried putting him in the crib on his tummy with toys and giving him some alone time? I did that with L and he would brace his feet up against the rails and rock like a mad man. Sometimes I was like uhh OMG he is going to shake the crib apart.

I also would play hide and seek with him. As in, like a lunatic, I would crawl on all 4's and hide behind a door frame or something and call out to him. He would want to come find me and would work those arms and legs until he finally figured it out. When he was learning and figuring it out he would whine and get frustrated but I had to just console him by rubbing his head or cheek.

YES!!! I do do the hide and seek thing and he FREAKS out - he gets soooo excited!!! He doesn't try to get me though - he just squeals and laughs his head off and pushes up with his hands and will scoot backwards. I was just thinking last night too that when he does crawl, that'll be his favorite game!!

And I LOVE the crib idea! I think I might do that when he wakes up!

[hass2001]

Maybe he will skip crawling and go right to walking! Sam isn't even close to crawling. She does do a swimming motion when she is on her belly (pretty funny) but I can tell it is going to be a while. She does like to stand though!

[eav2c]

Also, I just want to say something else... When I watched Camden's video, I considered him to be just as developmentally "on point" as, say, Peyton who is walking. Obviously they can do different things but he is learning and growing and seemed just happy as her. So, as an outsider, it never even crossed my mind that there would be reason for concern. Does that make sense? To me, he is as perfectly normal as the next baby who is or isn't crawling. Obviously you are with him everyday so you can be the real judge but from my perspective he seemed to be right there with all the other babes.

[joyhart02]

I can beat all the "don't worries". Lydia did not crawl until 21 months old and walk until 22 months old and now she is running with the best of them.

Encourage all that you can to keep him moving around, but he will do it on his own time seriously. With DD it was when she was ready (with the help of physical therapy). She excelled in other things though. Also, she was a pro when she started walking, there was no falling, she let go and walked across the room like it was no biggie.

DD2 is pretty much not doing anything. She rolls over sometimes, that's it. If she continues on this path we will be doing physical therapy much sooner this time.

Both my babies are bigger babies though, that might play a factor.

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In my Mum's group (DS1's babyhood) there were 3 babies who were bigger and didn't walk until 18 months. 2 of them never crawled. They are all running around like crazy 3 year olds now! And now in round 2 there are 2 bigger babies not crawling either. Seriously, try not to worry sprinkles, it all evens out in the wash

[charlielove]

Jan 14, 2013 11:11:59 GMT -5 dixeedeluxe said:

Edie only crawled for about a month...if that. So I don't know why I'm even at all concerned.

Yeah, Claire only legit crawled (not army crawling) for 6-7 weeks and then she walked, but I still occasionally dwell on the fact that Charlie isn't doing those things. He'll get there!

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If it helps, both of mine scooted backwards too. And faceplanted forwards. For about a month, same as J.