Creeping and Crawling
Activity
Not Played
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
6–9 Months
Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance
6–9 Months
Moves from tummy or back into sitting
6–9 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
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