Re: 8mo old not crawling won't play on tummy HELP

Posted by Jennifer S. on February 10, 2003 at 13:57:00:

In Reply to: 8mo old not crawling won't play on tummy HELP posted by Melissa on February 10, 2003 at 10:07:22:

: Hi. Can anyone help? I have an 8 month old who's not crawling. It doesn't seem like he ever will if he doesn't play on his tummy, but he refuses. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get him to play on his tummy? Thanks

Hi Melissa, basically you have to let them go at there own pace. My son didn't start crawling until he was 11mos. and didn't start walking until over a year. He was advanced in verbal skills though.

He is now 3 1/2yrs. old and perfectly fine. He is where he should be in motor skills and in walking, running, etc.

Dont worry, he will start before you know it and you will regret wanting him to crawl! LOL!

Good luck

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