Expert Advice for Toddler
My daughter is almost 9 months old and she is not crawling yet. She gets into a crawling position but then goes down on her belly and pushes herself backwards. She can't seem to get the hang of crawling or even wiggling forward on her belly. My nephew is a little older but he started crawling very early and started walking at 8 ½ months, which is my daughter's age now. Should I be worried?
- Brittany, Chicopee, MA
Jeff Winckler, Educator, Father, says:
I think this is developmentally appropriate for a 9 month old. All of these attempts at movement are signs that your daughter is heading towards the crawling stage. Her posturing is on target for her age. I wouldn't be too concerned when comparing her to your nephew. Different children crawl and walk at different times. Walking at 8 ½ months is very early. It won't be long before she is crawling and when she does, get ready. You'll be chasing her everywhere!!!!