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Posted by Kim on February 10, 2003 at 11:12:33:
In Reply to: Re: 8mo old not crawling won't play on tummy HELP posted by Jkittie on February 10, 2003 at 10:17:31:
: Maybe you could try reading to him while lying (on your tummy) right up next to him while he is on his tummy. Make sure he can see the pictures in the books and work real hard to keep him interested (sing silly songs/expressive facial gestures). That was the only way I was able to get my daughter to stay on her tummy! Eventually she began to scoot around on her tummy (7 months) and then she finally crawled on all fours and started to cruise(9 months)and now she is walking (11 months)!! Don't worry. He is still within the normal range. Hope this helps! I agree with the above, also you should put him on his tummy for alittle while at a time all the time. My sister-in-law's baby is 4 mths and she NEVER puts him on his tummy. He can hold his head up but can't can't sit up. He can't hold his head if he's put on his tummy. Both my kids were able to hold themselves up, head and chest, on their tummys at 2 and 3 mths. He just needs to get used to scenery. Change the toys in front of him, a mirror, or bright colored things, something that makes noise if he hits it. I used to use empty formula cans and put beans in one, rice in another, and rocks in a third. Tape up the top well and when baby hits it, it moves AND makes sound! My kids loved these cheap toys.
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