How to Help Baby Crawl: 7 Tips to Help Teach Your Baby To Crawl!
As an occupational Therapists parents often ask me what they can do to help their baby learn to crawl. After watching this video you will know what age babies start crawling and most importantly 7 key tips that will help you teach your baby to crawl.
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Watch this video for tummy time tips or if your baby hates tummy time:
• Baby Hates Tummy Time?...
Intro: 00:00 - 00:45
When BabIes Start Crawling: 00:46 - 01:03
Tip #1 Tummy Time: 01:04 - 02:07
Tip #2 Encourage Reaching: 02:08 - 03:05
Tip #3 Teach How to Get Into Sitting: 03:06 - 04:13
Tip #4 Help Baby Into Crawling Position: 04:14 - 06:02
Tip #5 Support Their Feet: 06:03 - 6:35
Tip #6 Consider the Flooring - 06:36 - 07:19
Tip #7 Reduce Use of Baby Walker and Bouncers 07:20 - 07:47
Summary: 07:48 - 08:10
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• How to Help Baby Crawl...
Baby is 6.5 months and he’s been starting to get into the 4 point position. It’s so cute when he rocks back and forth and it looks like he so badly wants to follow us around the house. He’s a determined little man
Good for you my baby already 7months but no signs of crawling when tummy time he was so lazy
@@carmelapelota7509 same currently lol
@@carmelapelota7509 is your baby crawling already
@carmela pelota my 8 month old isn't crawling either
We call it the booty bounce!!
PS your videos since giving birth have been infinitely helpful to me in gaining clarity and peace of mind that we are not alone and are on track! Thank you so much for your channel.
My baby is already going to be 10 months in a few days and she doesn’t crawl… the Dr told us to have her more on the floor and once we did that the first day she started rolling back and forth and being on her tummy more pushing and kind of swimming. I’m getting very anxious and I feel bad that I didn’t know what to do with my baby to help her. My husband is so over protective so that’s mainly why she wasn’t on the floor a lot because he always was worried that she was gonna fall and hit her head… and also because the germs… anyway now we bought her the floor foam letter squares to have more cushion since we have tile. Your vid helped me figure how to help her. Thanks!
Knowledge indeed is power. My baby clock 8 months yesterday and has been moving backward for a while. This little exercise helped her to move forward a bit and m super excited. M on my way to practicing more. Thank you so much Emma. Your videos have been so useful. You're a blessing to first time Mum like me. God bless you
I’m very grateful for all your videos! You explain with clarity all we can do to improve and develop the baby skills. My 5 month old is giving me signs to crawl he is very active and knows how to roll , pivot and sits without support. I’m always watching and Re watching to ser if I missed something! Thank you Emma! We are going to continue following your tips! My baby is developing so gracefully ❤
Wow your little one is doing so well! Enjoy watching your little one master crawling and chasing him around once he starts crawling!
Can not give enough gratitude to Emma, she's helping a single mom learn knowledge that would usually take a whole village to know. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Why are you a single mom?
Your videos have helped me so much. I'd made the mistake of not doing tummy time after my baby learned to sit up and as a result she didn't know how to roll from her tummy at 7 months. After watching this and your other video about babies who hate tummy time, we got back into it and within days she was rolling! Thank you so much!
Hi @Natalia your welcome. super exciting your little one has learnt to roll over!🥳 So glad these videos have been helpful.
I am watching this because I am so excited to see my son crawling. He just turned 4 months. He knows how to roll on his tummy. And thank you so much Emma. Your videos helped a lot.
I love this. My son is 7mo and will be starting OT/PT, so this is a nice overview of what's outlined in his suggested exercises on his treatment plan.
My little travelling buddy is now 3 months and has perfected the rolling over and now trying to crawl. This video is a huge help, thanks Emma. Been watching your vids a lot ❤️
Exactly where mine is! Best of wishes to you!
Such useful tips. Thank you so much for this video
Thank you, I’ll start practicing with my baby
For me the best baby information, really conscious ans well explained thanks for all the knowledge that you share
So helpful for me who the first time mom. My baby is 6 months, she is in 4 points position and back- forward motion, but not move. Thanks you, now i know how to encourage her to crawl ☺️
Mine is in the same boat
The little split was so cute my baby love to stand and sit she don’t really like to tummy time any more but I still try to encourage her she’s is 4 months and sitting 30 seconds with out support
Great video!! Thank you so much!! What would you recommend as the optimal amount of time per day for a 6 month old to engage in tummy time and these activities?
You are an absolute god-send 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🤩🤩🤩💗💗💗 thank you!!!
You’re welcome! So glad it was helpful 🙂
Love your videos. They are very educational and you explain things well.
Thanks so much! So glad you like them too!
Dear Emma. Love your videos. I rarely comment on videos but your videos are very informative. Thanks 😊 keep them coming
Glad you like them!
Emma you’re amazing. My baby was crawling in 3 days. Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
This is exciting :) I am looking forward to seeing my LO progress to crawling. I feel like every stage is just so exciting and amazing.
Hi @td mr I agree - all the stages in the first year of a baby's life is very exciting. I love seeing their little faces when they learn a new skill!
Thank you!!! My baby boy turns 6 months this week and today he hit the first arm and leg coordinations for crawling! He has been inching his way recently but seeing the arm and leg action it’s only a matter of time before he gets the hang of it. He’s so eager to move. I’m not ready!!! Hahaha. Cheers to all the fellow new parents in 2023 🎉
For anyone inquiring about a helpful tool- the boppy pillow- or a leg-like pillow has been an integral component in our journey. It has helped each stage and milestone so far. From supporting his back learning to sit up, to reaching forward and back to sitting position, to encouraging him to lean back and forward strengthening his core and neck muscles, to helping him turn over into a crawling position (I.e. replacement for a human leg to give him a buffer as he reaches the 4 point position.)
Thanks Ema for your help and dedication..
My pleasure!
Your videos are so helpful. You break it down and explain very well. I wish I found your videos way earlier. My son is 7 months old and is behind. But I know he will gain all the knowledge and strength to learn all the skills. Thank you for your videos
My son is 8 month and not crawling but his female cousin who is exactly 1 week older is already crawling and sitting up unsupported. I can't lie, it makes me jealous and worry when I see how much more advanced she is then my son.
My 9 month old still isn’t crawling 😢
@Erica85 my son will be 11 months on the 21st, he is still army crawling but not "typically" crawling. And he didn't start army crawling til close to 10 months, it happened out of no where. He was doing the "fish out of water" prior to army crawling and seemed not to be progressing until one day he started to push off with one foot just a few inches. Try not to worry. I know it's hard cause I still worry because he hasn't said his first word nor is he crawling on all fours but my pediatrician said not to worry he will be fine.
@Erica85 also before he was army crawling we tried motivating him with toys and it didn't work, what did get him to start pushing with one foot was my plate of food. I would try that. Even the remote didn't work and he always wants the remote but for some reason my food did it.
@@dfc41 thank you so much for your response! 🙏 I appreciate your input
Another awesome video Emma. Thanks for posting as it is perfect timing for my little one.
Thanks @meghan Cooley
Very helpful thanks
Very useful as I was getting worried that my 9.5 month old hasn't got to this milestone yet but with some support he will. ( he sits, holds up body and rolls side to side a lot).
Same with my baby girl as well....hope they reach this milestone sooner
Doesn’t matter. He’ll get there.
Same here
How your baby is doing today?
My baby is 9 months and he is terrified to crawl.
Very useful. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
My baby cousin has been living with us for about a year now, and i've grown very attached. It's Prolly my fault she doesn't know how to crawl yet cause I never stop holding her. This video will help me a lot. Thanks.
This was really helpful for me! Great vid for my 5 month old who is on the brink of the 4 point position now 😊 cheers!! 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You, Happy New Year
Same to you!
Great info! Thanks 👍🏾😊
No worries!
Thank you, Emma, for the great video. Our baby is now 9 months old and has recently started crawling. However, he only crawls with two arms (elbows on the ground) and only one leg. He keeps the other leg straight and does not engage it in crawling. When he kicks and jumps, both legs are strong. Anything we should be concerned about please?
Cant wait for my little girl to crawl shes 5months now and she seems like she wants to i just need to figure out the steps it takes to help her succeed. First time parent and this is the best thing ever
Thank you very much for all the tips ❤
No problem 😊
Great! Very informative 🥰
Glad it was helpful!
I have a 4 month old boy and he is pushing his upper body off the floor. Very wide hand positions but he gets the idea. When he has this wide arm span trying to push himself off of the floor, i gently place my arms behind his upper arms near his arm pits and i just apply a little pressure to straighten out his arms underneath him. He can hold it for about half a second before he flatens out again, but i do it every time he tries to push off the ground because it helps teach him where his hands need to be.
Hi emma, thanks for all your awesome videos. It help me a lot during my first baby journey. I like to ask you about crawl, does it effect baby sleep? It normal for baby to crawl when they still asleep. My baby look tired and have more sleep during noon.
Thank you.
Great tips thank you!!!!🙂
You are so welcome!
Which tip are you going to use? Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: brightestbeginning.com/12monthmilestones/ 😊
Does this work for premie babies? My baby is preemie and he is 10 months now and not crawling. Does this apply?
My boy constantly hold his hand in his middle, sometimes holding his hands togetger- he doesn't have the urge to put put his arms... I don't know what to do about this
My 7 month old daughter has no issue reaching to grab stuff while in the sitting position but when in belly time she does not as much due to the fact that she wants to roll back onto her back. She doesn't like for some reason to be on her belly that much. Forgot to mentioned that she is teething just bringing it up because i don't know if by chance that might affect anything when it comes to belly time/ crawling
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Perfect timing! My little guy is 5.5 months and is starting to show very early signs of getting ready to crawl. Thanks for posting!
No worries at all. Glad it is helpful
What was your sons early signs of getting ready to crawl. Mine doesn’t like tummy time
Thank you
Great video thank you!!
You are so welcome!
OMG...the baby in the thumbnail is so cutee😍😍
Such helpful videos, thank you! Do you have any tips on how to help my baby transition from army crawling to four-point crawling?
Yesss please I'm in the same boat
Me too!
This was seriously helpful. Because of you I am avoiding buying any of these hyped up walkers, jolly jumpers, etc
Hi @Rash N So glad you are finding it helpful.
My baby has been trying so hard to crawl. He’s trying to pull both knees underneath him, but he pushes himself backwards instead. He loves tummy time, and playing in his Baby Einstein bouncy seat to strengthen his legs. He isn’t sitting all the way yet, though he can balance for a short amount of time. He often leans forward and face pants.
Update: now he’s zooming through the space we have gated for him. He just turned 6 months, but got it down fully without falling 3 days before
You are a wealth of information!! Thank you from the U.S.
So nice of you
my 8 month old baby crawls sideways army style and only uses his left side to move. he uses his right hand on other things but prefers his left. he used to prefer right hand when doing things and used to start crawling using both arms but dont know why he started using only his left side. i dont recall any injury, will have him looked at soon. how can i help him use both hands? i tried to help him but he would just roll on his back or get annoyed. hopefully he will start using both hands again. thanks emma, your other videos have been helpful to me. xx
Very useful video..
I'm so glad I found your channel, literally every video is exactly what I'm looking for!
Hi @Rachel Lamb glad to have you here and your finding the content helpful. Hoping parenting is a little easier knowing this information.
so am i.
Love your Chanel !! Thank you From cambodia
Welcome! So nice of you to say!`
Please talk about feeding bottle aversion and how to solve it..
Thank you for your video Emma ! Just wanted to ask - I don’t put my child in a sitting position unless he will learn himself how to do it . What is the benefits to seat child ? I can see a lot of people placing kids in this position early and they just stop moving and trying. I feel it is too much load on their unprepared spines .
Awesome!
Thanks!
Thanks a lot Emma, would u please make a video on how to train babies put stuffs especially food in their mouth on their own. Cos mine never does it
Hi @shirley placing food in their mouth is difficult if they have not yet learnt how to drop/release items. It is also difficult if they are using a whole hand grip. So typically it is around 8/9 months that they can accurately place food in their mouth and drop it in their mouth. They are even better at it at 12 months when they are using their thumb and pointer finger to pick up food. How old is your little one?
@@EmmaHubbard hai again, thanks for Ur concerned reply. Mine is 7 months now. She kinda picks drops and even transfers her toys between her hands . But never does she take anythy near her mouth. She's also having this feeding bottle aversion. It's so stressful to handle her feeding aversion. Please help me out with how to resolve feeding bottle aversion as well. Out there r so many mom's fighting it daily. It would be so helpful for us
So helpful!!!!
Glad you think so!
I can’t wait to see my baby crawling 💃 his 6months he already knows how to reach out to objects
Hi Emma can you please explain if it’s important for babies who learn how to first walk to get new and good quality/ supportive pair of shoes? Is Stride Rite a brand u would recommend? A mom told me it should never be secondhand as it could affect their gait and posture but wanted to double check with you!! Thanks again
@Pri USA from my understanding it is best for new walkers to not wear shoes - so be barefoot the majority of the time. If you do need a pair of shoes then what you are looking for are supportive shoes - so you don't want shoes that folds when you try to touch the top of the shoe to the back of the shoe. You also don't want a shoe where you can squeeze the sides of the heel together. I don't think it would be an issue buying second hand shoes - in fact physiotherapist that iI have worked with gave clients second hand shoes to use. Sorry if that is confusing.
Thank you so much for sharing, my baby is 5 months she reaches out on all objects in all directions as she turns using her tummy, then rolling on the tummy and back .... Is it a sign that she's about to crawl?
Thanks Emma this video will help me lot ..my daughter is 7 month old still doesn't know how to bring up the butt hehe but she love to do a tummy time and shaking like cobra hehe
Pls make video on therapy of downsyndrome babies
Thank you for the video my baby you know how to cross soon
Thank you!! =) 10/10 video
Glad you liked it!
Your videos are so helpful! Thanks
My baby can get to 4 point position for 2 months now. Been rocking back and forth. Moves a leg forward but won’t move a hand forward. He lets both hands go and slides his face along the ground using his legs to go forward. How do you help use his arms?
Perfect timing for me,thank you so much
What are your opinions on swings? (Sort of car seat shaped ones)
Hi Emma, what's your say about baby moonwalker? I have one, but don't want to use it yet unless it's safe to use. Thank you!
Hi @Elisha Grace Goli sorry I have never used one of these in the past and don't know much about them.
Hello, our baby is almost 10 months (11th of august) and he's gets better everyday at that 4 point position and he even moves his knees forward but he has trouble moving his hands forward so he gets frustrated because he cant reach for his toy in his tempo. My partner keeps telling me i don't have to worry but i do worry a bit because he is almost 10 months and can't crawl. Kind regards Stanley
Very well explained... Thank you so much madam
Thanks so much @manasa Manasa! Glad you liked it
Would you please talk about baby carriers? 🙏 ☺️ Thank You for all the information ☺️☺️☺️
Hi @Isis thanks for the topic tip. Will try and make one soon.
My baby is seven months and she’s on her hands and knees, and she just started raising her hands. I think she’s going to be moving forward soon!
That’s so exciting.
Hi Emma, I am a mom to a 9 month-old and your videos been my go to for all things baby. I am struggling with my baby stuck in the crawl position but doesn't really move and gets tired and lies on the tummy asking for help to get back up. She rocks back and forth but that's it. Any suggestions on how to get her moving, it's been like this for a month now...
my baby too! she is 9 months and she lays on her tummy and moves legs and arms and thats it. nothing else. She rolls over from tummy to back but not from back to tummy. She is very resistant to learn.
@@mariasaenz9912 How did things turn out? Our son is almost 7 months old and behaves similarly. While we still have a few months, he seems resistant to wanting to learn and just ends up getting upset during a tummy time after only a 5 to 10 minutes.
Hi @@mariasaenz9912 my 8months daughter is quite similar to yours... Would love to hear about the progress of your child
Hi Emma! I’ve watched a few of your videos and it really helped with my 2 month old. Would love to have a copy of the milestones though. I requested like 3 times since last week. Is there a system problem? 🙏 Hope I can get a copy of it soon. 🥰
Hi @Ms S have you checked your spam? So sorry if you didn't receive it. Can you please email me directly on emma@emmahubbard.com and I will email you the PDF. Sorry again
Hi Emma My 10mo army crawls. How to encourage baby to push up on extended arms, in order to get on hands and knees? Thank you
Love your accent
Thankyou Mam❤️🙏
No worries at all.
My baby girl is 4month... thanx fr th vid..
No worries!
Hi Emma!i love your videos, thank you! My baby os nearly 7 months old and has been army crawling for at least a month now but doesnt seem to be progressing to hands and knees crawling. Is this a problem?thank you!
Hi Sara! So glad to hear you love the videos. It's great your little one is army crawling. I wouldn't be concerned that your little one hasn't progressed to hands and knee crawling. I would expect in time as your little one gets stronger in their arms, bottom and legs they will move onto crawling on their hands and knees.
My baby won’t stay on her belly for more than 5-10 seconds before rolling to her back…I will keep putting her on her belly but she will just roll over again and again.. help!
My baby did this too and I just gave up! 😂 He is now 7 months and rolls both directions easily to move around. I think he just finally found the motivation to not just stay on his back! Don't stress, all babies figure things out when given enough love and freedom to explore 😁
@@aliesefitch1099 same here!
My baby was like this! But now I put him on his back and he rolls to his belly…so I let him stay there for a while because now he struggles to move back onto his back😅 just wait till they’re rolling the other way and keep doing what you’re doing 👍🏻
@@celine-jayne7423 that’s so funny you say this because just yesterday she starting rolling from back to belly!!! So I’m praying this is the start of something 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Same here. My baby hates being on her tummy. I actually thought something is wrong
Amazing video thank you so much. Put my son over my leg and he instantly started to push up with his legs and arms reaching out
Wonderful!
Thanks a lot I’ll start doing it today my boy is 6 months old
No worries at all. Have fun!!!
I requested the milestone pdf yesterday and I still have yet to receive it. I checked my spam as well and still haven’t received anything! I don’t know if your system is down but I’ve seen other comments having the same issue. Really love your videos and advice!
Hi @Ammie F I am sorry you haven't received the PDF. Can you please email me at emma@emmahubbard.com and I will email you the PDF directly. As I don't know your email I couldn't find out if there was an error on my side as it says that the PDF's are going to the emails. Sorry again
@@EmmaHubbard hi can i also get milestone pdf emailed to me please?
Hi Emma, my daughter is 9 mo old and does not like being on all four and cries and rolls over when I try to do her in that position. Please suggest what I should do. She is able to get into and out of sitting but seems like she does not have strength in her arms yet. Could that delay crawling? Please help.
This is so helpful my son is 9 months old and is not used to being on all fours and I had no clue how to get him on all 4s
Glad I could help!
I am in the same boat. My son is 9mo and he doesn’t crawl or want to sit up. But he rolls around everywhere lol
Hi Emma, my baby daughter is 9 mo old and does not like being on all four and cries and rolls over. Please suggest what I should do. She is able to get into and out of sitting. I am getting a bit worried.
Very informative, I I'll strt today, I have twins, one is crawling other one is not.i I'll try it 👍thanks
Glad it was helpful!
My daughter is 13 months and is trying to walk with push walkers but still doesn't crawl. She will get into the 4 point position but then slides out. She uses her arms to turn and moves backwards on her belly. She also doesn't like being on the hardwood floor and just becomes upset even with toys or on a softer blanket. Any advice or should we just focus on walking?
Hello. I can see your comment is 10 months old. When did your baby start crawling (if she did)? Our boy is 15 months already, just starts learning to stand up, but doesn't crawl
Please firgive me for asking but why should i teach? Issnt it a natural process for a baby to be able to crwal then stand and walk some day on its own?
Can you do the tummy thing on couches or is that too dangerous? Asking because i help take care of my new baby niece.
Gracias for your tips!! I’m glad I found this channel 🙏🏾
You're so welcome! I'm glad you're here 💜
Hi, I'm a First time mom. And I really love all your parenting tips. My baby is 10 months old but he can't sit on his own or even crawling. He hates tummy time. Is it possible or there's something wrong with my baby. I am really worried. Hope you can reply on my comment. Thanks🥰
I think you should consult with your doctor first since online advice cannot be individualised. The fact they can't sit does seem a bit later than usual so it's always good to check for peace of mind! Depending on your country there's different services.
Same issue here! My daughter yells when I put her on her belly
What ended up happening?
How is your child doing and at what month have they started sit and crawl...kindly reply
Thank you for this amazing video ❤ My 7months old sits beautifully on her own but only if I put her in that position. Someone told me that she will not crawl and will bum shuffle :/ How can I avoid it? Will trying to teach her transition from lying down to sitting help? She always hated tummy time so she loves sitting
Same here
ive got a blind baby who was born at 23 weeks hes gotten to the point where hes on all 4s rocking back and forth but he isnt wanting to go forward its been frustrating for all parties involved and its taken a long time to get to this point (hes 17mo now which is 12 or 13mo adjusted)
My baby boy is at that stage right now 😁.
Thank you for your videos. They've been super helpfull! My baby is 5 months old and he's recently learnt to do a slow army crawl to get around. He rolls onto his tummy, pushes himself up on his hands and then pulls himself forwards with his arms. I know it's still a bit early for him to start doing a proper crawl, but is this a regular first step for babies to get around? I noticed you didn't mention army crawling.
My baby is doing the same thing he gets really frustrated too because his face is touching the floor lol. He’s 5 months turning 6 months on the 18th.
Hi emma ...my 11 month old baby is walk with support butbhe is not crawling either I have to teach him crawling or walking /either he will learn crawling first or walking
I wish I could find your channel earlier.... thanks for the tips... can you please make a separate video to help a baby to sit from lying down position...can you add some tips also
Hi @Blessy K thanks for the tip - I was thinking this would a be good video to do so glad to hear you would find it helpful. Basically there are two ways to help a baby go from sitting to lying down depending on what they can do. It is a bit complicated to explain without showing you ,so a video would be the better option. I will do this shortly.
@@EmmaHubbard sure....thank you
@@EmmaHubbard Hi ...I requested milestone pdf many times but I didn't get it yet in my mail
Mam please upload videos about baby pelvic muscles strengthen activities ,my baby 12 month old can't stand only sitting not long time