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As your baby becomes more mobile, they may experiment with different types of crawling. Studies find that babies often use a variety of crawling types, sometimes even switching between types within a relatively short period of time. So don’t be surprised if you see your baby army-crawling one day and switching to a bear crawl or even a scoot the next. Your baby may crawl differently depending on the surface they’re moving across, or the clothes they’re wearing. If your baby is only effectively moving by bear crawling, you may want to reach out to a pediatric physical therapist and your pediatrician. In some cases, consistent bear crawling may be an indication of tightness or weakness in the hip joints. Your provider will be able to offer specific strategies for increasing mobility. The scoot Somewhere between 8 and 9 months, your baby will likely be able to get into the hands and knees position with their belly off the floor.

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It’s easy to use: Instructions and set-up are not required. It’s ready to go whenever your baby is ready to play. Crawling over pillows: Pediatric PTs recommend pillow crawling for many babies, even those that aren’t doing an asymmetrical crawl. Simply lay some throw pillows on the floor in a pile and encourage your baby to crawl over them. This will strengthen and stretch both sides of their body. Reminder: Never leave your child unsupervised with blankets or pillows. Sometimes babies use asymmetrical crawling for a short period of time and then progress to a more traditional form of crawling. If you see your baby continuing to use asymmetrical crawling after a few weeks, you may want to consider speaking with your child’s pediatrician to get your little one evaluated by a licensed pediatric physical therapist. There can be many reasons why your child may prefer to crawl this way, and an evaluation will offer insight into whether your baby may benefit from specific activities. How to encourage symmetrical crawling As with other forms of crawling, babies typically begin bear crawling between 6 to 11 months of age. Different types of crawling can often develop at the same time, so you might see your baby bear crawl one day and scoot the next.

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Obstacle crawling: Set up obstacles, like your leg or a rolled-up blanket, to encourage your child to crawl over and grab a toy they like. A variation on the commando crawl is sometimes called the “inchworm” crawl. This type of crawl is similar to the commando crawl in that your baby is on their belly. In an inchworm crawl, your baby lifts their upper body to propel themselves forward, heavily relying on their arms, but without alternating their left and right legs.

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Tummy time doesn’t always have to happen on the floor: Your baby may enjoy bonding time with you as they experience tummy time on your chest or lying across your lap. Entice your baby to scoot forward on their belly toward an interesting plaything. In video: ‘Things I See’ Texture Cards from The Inspector Play Kit On hands and knees, with their belly off the floor (8 to 9 months on average) Kneeling engages your baby’s trunk, pelvis, and spine to help them stay upright. A “tall kneel” is when your baby’s bottom is lifted off their heels, working their core muscles and helping them practice balance.Your baby may be more interested in trying the classic hands-and-knees crawl after getting some practice putting weight on their knees. To encourage them to get onto all fours, try placing a couch cushion on the floor with a toy like the Ball Drop Box on top of it. Then place your baby in a kneeling position against the cushion where they can play with the toy on top, which helps build your baby’s core strength and encourages your baby to put weight on their knees. “This can be a challenging position for an army crawler—you may need to prevent their knees from ‘frogging’ out to the side by gently keeping them together,” notes pediatric physical therapist Giselle Tadros. Be patient with your baby, start slowly, and stop when they’ve had enough. The asymmetrical crawl Another common form of crawling is the commando or “army” crawl, in which your baby lays on their belly and uses their arms to move forward. Research suggests that as many as half of babies use this crawl, often before moving on to the classic crawl. While your baby is still building the arm strength to put weight on their hands, the army crawl lets them keep most of their weight on their belly. This also helps them solve the issue of balance, since keeping their belly on the floor helps them maintain stability. The bear crawl is a variation on the classic crawl. Instead of putting their weight on their hands and knees, your baby puts their weight on their hands and feet. Their elbows and knees stay mostly straight, and they end up walking on hands and feet like a bear.

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The Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball is a quality crawling toy that’s both budget-friendly and effective. More suitable for infants and pre-crawlers, the ball is ingenuity and practicality rolled into one—well, ball. Objects around the house, such as cotton balls or paper cups, may spark fun for some babies and encourage crawling. The best crawling toys, however, are designed to deliver multiple benefits for your baby’s development. They are attractive and colorful and catch your baby’s eye (encouragement), providing a come-and-get-me factor (entertainment). These toys also tend to have interesting textures, which build cognitive development through sensory stimulation (exploration). Pediatric physical therapists like to encourage symmetrical movement patterns because they help your baby’s motor coordination and strength develop equally on both sides. There are a few techniques you can try to encourage your baby to explore symmetrical crawling styles, which help them learn to put their weight more evenly on both sides of their body: While most babies do the classic crawl at some point, it isn’t universal. Some babies use a variety of other forms of crawling first, or skip the classic crawl altogether. If your baby does learn the classic crawl, they’ll typically develop the skill between 6 and 11 months of age. As soon as your baby shows signs that they may be crawling soon—for example, scooting or holding in a hands-and-knees position—it’s time to think about babyproofing.Developmental milestones are based on averages, and each child develops on their own unique timeline. While many babies begin crawling around 8 months of age on average, this skill can develop anywhere from 7 months to 11 months of age. If your 8-month-old is not crawling, they might just be taking a little longer to get the hang of it. This 5-piece set consists of a square, rectangle, circle, half-circle, and wedge. The pieces are made of dense foam, providing comfort and safety while your baby climbs, crawls, and slides. Non-slip surfaces keep the pieces in place and make them easy to grip. Low-maintenance and easy to clean, the faux leather surfaces can handle bleach-free cleaning solutions and soap-and-water solutions. Additionally, the wheels detach from the washable fabric, making them easy to clean. Another great feature is that the vehicles bounce off walls and continue moving in another direction. Where would the Addams Family be without Thing? Who would be there to fetch the mail, change the channel on the TV or light up Gomez’s Cigars?! Thing was a small but important and significant (dis)member of The Addams Family, that was played its role perfectly, despite the obvious disadvantages and The Addams Family were grateful for Thing’s help, always being sure to say Thank You Thing when it helped out. We could all do with such a Handy Friend about the house to aid us in our daily chores.