Rolling & Crawling
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Helping My Little Guy to Crawl
Asked by J.W. from Phoenix
on April 12, 2008
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I know that all kids develop at different paces as well as the way that kids these days skip crawling but I would like to try to help my 9 month old get as much help f...
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- wow, i never expected your responses to be so heated. some babies don't crawl. it not the average but more common since the back-to-sleep recommendation. babies spe...
- This may just be his way of "crawling". Did you know there are actually over 30 different forms/ways of "crawling"? I had no idea till my youngest started her strange ...
- J., you're a good Mommy for being concerned and wanting to help your son, but actually, he'll be fine as he is. My now 16 yo daughter would only roll places, and she ...
"Bear Crawl"
Asked by N.J. from Knoxville
on June 26, 2007
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So my question is not anything serious but I just wanted to know if I was the only one had a baby who crawled funny? The only way it can be described is a bear crawl...
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- N. ~ I agree it is very cute and even sometimes a bit funny. My daughter did the same thing - we called it her spider immitation. She has absolutely no problems now...
- My daughter does this all the time- we noticed she does it more when she has on a dress (the material gets caught under her knees if she crawls regularly) and when she...
- My son does a crab crawl. I saw another poster's child has a similar crawl. It is very cute and I don't think it is anything to worry about. I mentioned it to the doc...
My 1 Year Old Doesn't Crawl Yet. Should I Worry?
Asked by J.P. from San Francisco
on June 11, 2009
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My son has always been a little on the "late" side. He sat up, rolled over and rolled onto his tummy all several months after the "norm." Still, he's just 12 mos and s...
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- Lots of kids never crawl they just go straight to walking, sounds like your son maybe one of them. You should ask your dr when you go for your normal checkups. I thi...
- Hi J., My first two children were always ahead of the milestone charts on every line item. I don't think they were "special" babies, I think the charts are somewhat...
- J., I just had to respond as my first son never did crawl. Of course, that was many years ago for me (currently a grandmother)but I thought it was great as he neve...
Tips on Encouraging 8-Month Old to Crawl
Asked by L.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 9, 2008
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My 8 mo. has not shown much progression in the crawling department. When he is on his tummy he only lasts a few minutes then he either fusses and gets upset until we ...
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- My son didn't crawl until he was 11 months old. I was a little worried, but everything was fine and he started walking about 2 months after that. I wouldn't push it ...
- A great way to get baby on stomach is to get a beech ball,or you can use a boppie- the nursing pillow. On the beech ball you can hold your baby on their hips and pla...
- Don't worry about it. I had one premie who never srawled. She walked at 14 months. She sort of scooted on her bottom but never really crawled. I had one other term...
How Do Babies Learn to Crawl?
Asked by K.E. from Reading
on July 16, 2007
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My daughters were both crawling when they were placed with us so this is a new area for me. My son is trying like crazy to crawl, but is having difficulty. He gets u...
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- Dear K., Hey, my son Tyler just started crawling a few weeks ago. He was doing what you are describing for almost a full month before he finally took off. Don't worr...
- K.~ your son is on his way to crawling. it will be no time before you are chasing him around. L.
- My daughter is 7.5 months and just started to crawl backwards this week, too. I read that it is because their arms are better developed than there legs and because th...
Baby Who Loves to Crawl Is Left with Carpet Rash
Asked by A.F. from Portland
on March 27, 2008
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my daughter loves to crawl all over the house but we've been noticing red marks and bruise looking owies where her body touches the ground when she crawls. i have no i...
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- Hi Ashlee, When my kids were babies, I took my husband's old knee high socks, the ones headed for the trash when he wore holes in them, and cut off the "tube" part,...
- I love what one mom said about the socks, I have seen online about the same thing, little pads that they where to keep there knees safe. My kids never really had a lo...
- Ashlee, Let her crawl, and watch her have fun. It's a natural part of the "ages and stages" that every baby hits. If you're really concerned, call her doctor and ...
8 And a Half Month Old That Wont crawl...help???
Asked by S.B. from Salt Lake City
on February 12, 2009
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Hi I have a 8 and a half month old that won't crawl for nothing. I try to put things in front of him, I myself lay in front of him and try to get him to crawl to me, I...
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- Don't worry about it. Crawling is not an important age-related milestone--here is a good article: http://www.drgreene.com/21_354.html If your baby is rolling to ...
- don't stress about this... my daughter never did crawl in the normal sense of the word. she would "army" crawl (flat on the ground, using her arms to drag her legs be...
- my friend's son was the same. The Dr. told her is he was usng it to go somewhere then his rolling could be considered legitimate crawling. Now he crawls everywhere a...
11 Mo Old Won't Crawl. Help!!
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on November 3, 2008
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My son is 11 months and he has never been a "tummy time" baby. He hated it so much he has plagiocephaly and wears a helmet to correct his flat head. He sits up, but ...
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- My daughter didn't roll over until 8 months. Then, she never really crawled. She did this weird thing where she scooted on her bottom and used one leg to push her fo...
- L.. A babies time line is NOT always right. Both my girls were either to far on it at their age or behinnd on it. My oldest, know a teenage never crawled. She stood a...
- My daughter had similar issues. When she was not crawling by 11 months I called early childhood intervention...childfind. You can get a referral through your school ...
Late Crawling and Learning Disabilites
Asked by R.D. from Pittsburgh
on November 6, 2006
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My 8 1/2 Month old son has yet to crawl, but pulls to stand and is trying to walk. I wouldn't care, but several people have assured me that if he does not crawl, he wi...
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- First, I just want to say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with your son. Second, you can't judge your son, off of someone else's child. Each child develops diff...
- I just had to add my two-cents. I have heard the same thing. I usually just blow it off. Your son's doctor can best tell you what you should look for. My daughter ...
- I wouldnt worry about it too much! My son didnt crawl until he was 9 months. He is now 23 months and right on target with everything. You probably dont want to hear th...
Seeking Help with Learning Problems
Asked by J.D. from Harrisburg
on January 24, 2007
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I have a 4 year old , that is having a really hard time learning , well mostly remembering. I have tried over and over to get him , to remember his abc's, I was thinki...
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- Hey J., At this age I wouldn't worry about him remembering.He just might be developing a little slower. I would wait till he gets into school before any talk of tes...
- Hi J....sorry to hear about your little guy! Have you tried singing the letters? and learning only a few at a time? I have two boys and don't think they learned any s...
- J. if there is one piece of advice that I could give you, this would be it. IF YOU THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR BABY, GO WITH YOUR GUT. Get him tested. ...
