Human Obstacle

Activity

Lie down on the floor and call Baby by name to crawl over you! When they crawl over, put your arms around them for a hug. You can add another person so Baby has to do some extra crawling!

Helps Baby develop gross motor skills, build upper body strength, and bond.

Related Milestones

Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture

9–12 Months

Moves in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys

9–12 Months

Regularly moves with alternate leg and arm movement, e.g. creeping, crawling

9–12 Months

Related Abilities

Turns head in response to name being called (9-12 months)

Keeps head forward when being pulled to sitting from lying on back (9-12 months)

Is able to hold head upright while crawling by 11 months

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