Creeping and Crawling

Activity

Baby may be rocking back and forth on tummy towards items of interest. Encourage movement by placing toys around baby where they must move to reach them.

Helps baby learn to crawl.

Related Milestones

Starts to move with alternate leg and arm movement e.g. creeping, crawling

7–9 Months

Picks up head and pushes through elbows during Tummy Time

7–9 Months

Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance

7–9 Months

Related Abilities

Is able to play on tummy

Moves on floor to get desirable toy

Moves in and out of various positions, e.g. sitting, tummy, and hands and knees

Popular Resources

Areas of Development

Baby Milestones App

Activities for Baby

Tummy Timer

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