My 9 Month Doesn't "Move"

Hi. All babies develop at different rates. My daughter never crawled. She not got up on her knees from her belly. She would lie on her belly, arms straight out in front of her and her legs straight behind her and pull herself along the floor, but rarely. My daughter didn't even do this until she was about 10 months old. 5 days before she turned 1 she was standing holding onto the couch and she just let go and walked. She never crawled. Even to this day, she is not a great crawler and she is 3! But she is healthy and extrememly active! So relax and just enjoy your baby. Keep encouraging her by playing on the floor with her. Most likely she is fine and will move when she wants. But definitely ask the ped. at her next appointment. Take care.

PS I know it can be a little disappointing when you see other people's kids crawling and creeping along and yours just sits there. I've been there. My daughter also never really cared to roll over at the age that most babies do. My son, who is 6 months, is the complete opposite of my daughter. He won't sit still! Go figure!

hi I have a 16month old, who didn't sart to craw untill he was 10 1/2 months. I've herd that some baby's don't craw at all they just go stright to walking. My son was 13months when he started to pull up and he is now 16months and he started to take three steps without holding on. His pediatrician said that he is behind witch I don't blive her he is fine. some baby's do different things at different age.

My first daughter was late to crawl, and she is just fine and healthy now at age two. She didn't even push up to a crawling position until 10 months. Every child develops differently, so try not to compare your baby to others. My daughter crawled and walked later than lots of my friends' kids, but her verbal skills were advanced. I also have a 9-month-old daughter. She just started crawling a few weeks ago and started getting into a sitting position from lying a few days ago. She does not pull up to stand yet, but can stand with help. Definitely ask your pediatrician at her visit, but try not to worry, as this can be very normal!

a lot of kids skip crawling altogether and start walking. if you want to get her interested in moving, then put favorite toys away from her a few times a day, so she can see them and eventually she will start moving toeards them, whether crawling or finally standing up and walking. do not worry, children develop at different rates. i do know though that lots of tummy time also get things going.
good luck
vlora