What age do babies crawl?

What age do babies crawl? Babies aren't developmentally "programmed" to crawl. Instead, babies are motivated to experiment with different ways of moving, and settle on whatever method seems the most rewarding.

Thus, a baby might choose one of these styles of crawling:

  • belly-crawling,
  • hands-and-knees crawling, or
  • hands-and-feet crawling;

What age do babies crawl? Babies start to crawl around the 9-month marker or later, but some start as early as 6 or 7 months, while others take their sweet time putting four on the floor. And some babies actually bypass crawling altogether going straight from sitting up to standing to walking.

At What age do babies crawl? Many babies learn to crawl sometime between 7 months and 10 months. But as every baby is unique, your little one might be on the move earlier or later than others. Some babies skip the crawling stage altogether. Keep in mind that all babies grow and develop at their own pace. Try not to compare your little one to other babies. If you're wondering whether your baby is on track, consult your healthcare provider.


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