My Lil Girl is almost 8months and still isn't crawling is this normal?

Jenna - posted on 12/10/2009

My son is 8 months and has no intentions of crawling right now and has no reason to either, LOL! He gets around just fine rolling around from one side of the living room to the other, don't worry about it. Once she starts crawling she will never stop, then you will really have your hands full! Enjoy the moment now, they grow up way too fast. She will crawl when the time is right ;-)

Rachael - posted on 12/10/2009

hi,My first baby was crawling at 7 months old(quick learner) and walking at 11months old.My second baby who is now 8 months old, has only just learnt to sit up.so its normal darl :)

Megan - posted on 12/09/2009

My son is 9 1/2 months old and isn't crawling either. He just pushes himself backwards while on his tummy. As my brother told me, "I don't know anyone who isn't in a wheelchair who can't walk so don't worry about it!' So don't rush it, once she starts crawling you won't be able to keep her still! I am just enjoying every minute with my son and know that in his own time he will crawl or just start walking. So no worries, every child is different...be patient!

Lisa - posted on 12/09/2009

my daughter never learnt to crawl til after she had learnt how to walk she was walking bout 9months old and would fall and someone would hav to help her up as she couldnt crawl to nything to lift herself mind you she learnt to crawl bout 10 half months old..lol and my nephew for instance didt start crawling or walking till he was well over a yr old so yea all children are different and will lean in their own time..

Alisa - posted on 12/09/2009

Dont worry girl!!! My son never crawled and started walking at 8 months and he is 10 now and it never affevted him...Some babies are different than others and it will be ok!!

Katy - posted on 12/09/2009

thank you everyone for you advice i really appreciate it. i was just a little concerned this is my first and i've only been a mom for 7months lol so i didn't know any of this thank ya'll so much i will try what some of ya'll suggested i shoudl do and i will let ya'll know the progess she makes thank you!

Katy - posted on 12/09/2009

OMG gosh wow yea i m happy with one lol.

Lauren - posted on 12/08/2009

No Worry's talk to your peditrician :)

Kim - posted on 12/08/2009

Don't be worried they all do things at their own pace. my son only started doing the army crawl at 8months 2 days and then at nine months he was crawling, standing up, and walking around furniture. Just give her a little more time. I'm sure she's fine!

Natasha - posted on 12/08/2009

this is my first and she will be 11 months old on the 23rd and is just learning how to bum shuffle/ crawl. i did everything that they told me to do to encourage her to do so and then i finally realized she would do it on her own.



from one mother to another dont rush it !!!! LOL SHE GETS INTO EVERYTHING :)

Nathalie - posted on 12/08/2009

No need to worry, every child is different!!! Give it time.

Kaylie - posted on 12/08/2009

My son didn't crawl until he was almost ten months! My daughter started crawling at like 5-6 months, so every child is different. Even within the same family! Good luck with your precious baby!

Cantrys - posted on 12/08/2009

7 months is insanely normal! If you want to encourage crawling, I suggest the following:

1.) Lots of tummy time! As much as they can handle. It builds on so many muscles for both head control, crawling and walking!

2.) When on tummy time, place objects out of reach in front of her. Don't give it to if they asks for me. But prop up her knees, so if she pushes forward it propels her, then she gets the "forward motion"

3.) The rice puffs are great for older babies learning how to crawl. I would trace a line around the house for my little one to crawl to. Each few paces was a reward.

Sandy - posted on 12/08/2009

my lil girl didn't start to crawl till two days befor her first birthday so she is fine and walking they say should be aroun 18 months if she isn't walking by then as doctor... but once my started to crawl it didn't take her long to start walking.

Denise - posted on 12/08/2009

my boy is almost 9 months and has no intention of crawling hates being on his tummy, but he can stand of hours if i let him. Im just enjoying him being a baby because so many people want them to grow up too quickly. My friends baby boy didnt crawl until he was 14 months then walked a month after that, where as my other friends little girl was crawling by 6 months. There all so different.

Michelle - posted on 12/08/2009

You know my oldest son NEVER crawled, he just started walking, I was worried too but now he is very athletic , so I dont think it did any harm

Christine - posted on 12/08/2009

My son didn't start crawling until he was 10months( everyone wanted to carry him) and then he started walking just before he turned 1. hope that helps and btw soon you'll realize not to compare your child to another ( not even a sibling) all kids go at their own pace.

Ashley - posted on 12/08/2009

Quoting Katy:

ok thanks you so much it just worrys me a lil that's all

that is ok from your profile it looks like your first and well you will always worry.. i'm 6months pregnant with my 4th.. and you will learn lots over time..

Katy - posted on 12/08/2009

ok thanks you so much it just worrys me a lil that's all

Ashley - posted on 12/08/2009

every child is different.. some come later then others just keep working with her.. oh and some stand before they ever crawl.. so keep your head up and if this is really bothering you just talk to her doctor...