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It can be exhausting taking care of a newborn baby. But all those ‘firsts’ make it all worthy. From the first time they smile at you to when they hold their neck up and sit on their own, it is all full of excitement, happiness, and bonding time between parents and babies.
Once they start to crawl, there is no looking back! The walking, the running, chasing butterflies, going on walks – all those wonderful things you look forward to during the initial exhausting months of parenting. When do babies crawl? How do I encourage my baby to crawl? Are there any precautions I need to take? Get answers to all your baby crawling queries in this article. Are your seat belts on?
Most babies typically start crawling between 6 – 10 months of age. However, it is important to remember regarding each milestone of your baby that all babies have their own pace and are different from other babies. Thus, comparing the achievement of any baby milestones with other babies is not a great idea.
So, even if your baby does not crawl till 10 – 11 months of age, it is not alarming. However, you need to keep encouraging them and keep an eye for any developmental delay red flags.
Crawling is not a one-day process. Instead, baby crawling stages build on each other, and eventually, your baby will master the art of crawling! The following are the crawling stages -
Crawling is the stepping stone to many other motor skills and is thus an important stage in your baby’s life! For example, it teaches your baby balancing skill that helps later in walking and running. In addition, it teaches them coordination skills on both sides of their bodies.
Crawling also teaches your baby alertness as they will start and stop looking at what’s in their surroundings. It teaches them independence and makes them confident to move around on their own.
They learn to touch different surfaces and develop their sense of touch too. Moreover, it is a great exercise to develop their muscles and bone strength and keep them active.
Each baby is different and may crawl in different styles. Not all babies learn to crawl on all fours, and some even never crawl on all fours. From funny looking to scary, your baby might have any of the following types of crawls
As soon as your baby reaches the baby crawling age, you start to wonder when will the actual crawling start! Here are some tried and tested tips to encourage your little one to start crawling –
If your baby doesn't start crawling until even 8 – 10 months, there is nothing to worry about. A lot of kids start late, and some even skip the crawling stage altogether.
Having said that, if your baby is showing limited signs of mobility while on the floor or does not use hands to pull the head up or legs to push itself towards toys or other objects, it is advised to talk to your paediatrician about this.
While it might also mean hiding all your beautiful expansive vases and showpieces away, crawling and moving around is a fun phase for your baby and you. Playing chase can be as relaxing for you as a good night’s sleep is! As long as the surrounding is safe and you are there to encourage your little one, that little bum moving around from room to room is going to be fun!