I know I shouldn't ask..but...

jeg723

My daughter is going to be 10 months on Thursday. She doesn't crawl, doesn't get up on all 4's, doesn't scoot, nothing. She can creep backwards but it's not intentional or goal-directed.

She also doesn't pull herself up. She will stand and play at her play table if we stand her up, but she's nervous. If I try to stand her up in her crib she might do it, but she often clenches her fists and refuses to hang on to the bar.

Although she is capable of rolling, she doesn't roll to get places and only recently started rolling on her belly to sleep.

Cognitively she seems fine. She says a few words, is very loving and sweet, has mild stranger anxiety, loves to play with people and animals. I'm just worried about the motor skills.

I've always been very concerned about how stiff she seems. Her muscles seem somewhat clenched. I've brought it up to the Dr. (who I really do like) and I got the old "all babies develop differently" speech.

Is everyone else's baby crawling and pulling up to stand? I know some are probably walking!!!!

reinedecajun

I have a developmental checklist we used as a guideline before moving the babies up to the one year old class. Maybe it will help you determine if you need a second opinion or if she's doing more than you realize. If you want it I will glady post it or send it to you.

But yes every baby is different and will do everything on their own time

jeg723

Please post it! Thank you! And I think it's a valid point that she is probably doing more than I realize. It's just so hard not to worry!

reinedecajun

I can email it...its to big to copy. Send me pm with your emails

 

ETA: it's 5 pages

JAck5209

My LO is not crawling, pulling herself up, or walking. She gets on all fours but doesn't seem to have the motivation to move.  I'm not worried because I think she's focusing her development on other areas.  She's has a very animated personality and is very vocal.  It sounds like your LO could be similar. 

reinedecajun

Ok it's a little smushed up but here you go. If you still want it as a .doc file I can email it to you also. 

 

 

Profile of Infant/Toddler Development Checklist
Name: Birth Date:

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Young Infant (to about nine months) Date Observed
Makes eye contact __________
Smiles back at adults __________
Recognizes primary caregiver __________
Laughs at patty-cake and peek-a-boo games __________
Withdraws or cries when stranger approaches __________
Shows dislike when familiar toy is removed __________
Other __________

Mobile Infant (to about 18 months) Date Observed
Shows discomfort on separation from mother __________
Participates in peek-a-boo and patty-cake games __________
Offers and gives toy to adult __________
Knows difference between own possession and others? __________
Initiates social games like ball play __________
Other __________

Toddler (to about 36 months) Date Observed
Protests when activity is blocked __________
Picks up and puts away toys on request __________
Shows affection ? carries or hugs doll, shows regard for __________ people or possessions __________
Occupies self, thinks up own play activities, or acts on __________ simple suggestions
Explores, investigates surroundings __________
Plays alone but alongside or among other children, focuses __________ on own activity but is aware of theirs without disturbing them
Plays and interacts with other children __________
Helps at little tasks __________
Other __________
Page 2 of 5

PHYSICAL ? LARGE-MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT
Young Infant (to about nine months) Date Observed
Controls head __________
Rolls from back to side __________
Rolls from back to front __________
Creeps or inches forward or backward __________
Other __________

Mobile Infant (to about 18 months) Date Observed
Crawls __________
Gets into sitting position __________
Pulls to stand __________
Cruises holding onto furniture __________
Walks independently __________
Other __________

Toddler (to about 36 months) Date Observed
Walks fast and well __________
Runs awkwardly __________
Walks up stairs holding a hand __________
Walks backward __________
Climbs __________
Runs well __________
Throws ball with aim __________
Walks up stairs without a hand __________
Jumps __________
Can stand on one foot briefly __________
Other __________
Page 3 of 5

PHYSICAL ? SMALL-MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT
Young Infant (to about nine months) Date Observed
Coordinates sucking, swallowing, and breathing __________
Gums and swallows textured foods __________
Drinks from cup with help __________
Closes lips on spoon to remove food __________
Picks up spoon __________
Reaches for and grabs toy __________
Transfers toy from hand to hand __________
Other __________

Mobile Infant (to about 18 months) Date Observed
Feeds self small bits of food using fingers __________
Eats cracker __________
Eats mashed table foods __________
Uses thumb and forefinger to pick up small items __________
Turns pages of books __________
Scribbles __________
Other __________

Toddler (to about 36 months) Date Observed
Drinks from cup unassisted __________
Feeds self well using spoon __________
Washes and dries hands alone __________
Unfastens clothing __________
Removes simple garments __________
Exercises bladder and bowel control __________
Cares for self at toilet __________
Puts coat and shoes on __________
Stacks blocks __________
Puts pegs in pegboard __________
Takes things apart __________
Puts things together (like simple construction toys) __________
Uses paint brush __________
Other __________
Page 4 of 5

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Young Infant (to about nine months) Date Observed
Turns head in direction of voices and sounds __________
Listens __________
Cries __________
Responds to voices __________
Coos, whimpers, gurgles, and makes a variety of sounds __________
?Talks? to self and others __________
Imitates sounds __________
Other __________

Mobile Infant (to about 18 months) Date Observed
Knows that words stand for objects __________
Responds to words __________
Carries out simple commands __________
Expresses self using gestures and movements __________
Uses words such as ?mama? __________
Has intonation __________
Other __________

Toddler (to about 36 months) Date Observed
Shows body parts, clothing items, or toys on request __________
Labels objects __________
Follows two simple directions __________
Uses two-word sentences __________
Uses name when referring to self __________
Names pictures in a book __________
Listens to stories or rhymes __________
Uses personal pronouns I, me, you __________
Converses in short sentences __________
Answers questions __________
Uses language to convey ideas __________
Has fairly clear pronunciation __________
Other __________
Page 5 of 5

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Young Infant (to about nine months) Date Observed
Is visually alert a good part of waking hours __________
Recognizes familiar objects __________
Looks for dropped objects __________
Is able to use several senses at once __________
Is able to remember games and toys from previous days __________
Anticipates return of people __________
Is able to concentrate __________
Pulls cover off toy when hidden __________
Solves simple manipulative problems __________
Shows interest in discovering the consequences of own behavior __________
Other __________

Mobile Infant (to about 18 months) Date Observed
Is good at finding hidden objects __________
Uses trial-and-error method effectively __________
Explores new approaches before doing them __________
Thinks about actions before doing them __________
Imitates people who are not present __________
Other __________

Toddler (to about 36 months) Date Observed
Fantasizes and role plays __________
Memorizes phrases of songs __________
Indentifies pictures of common objects __________
Works simple puzzles __________
Counts to two or three __________
Knows he is a boy or she is a girl __________
Knows most of the body parts __________
Compares sizes, shapes, colors __________
Names action in pictures __________
Uses plurals __________
Expresses self using words __________
Other __________

JustcallmeGG2

My son has been  getting on all fours for about a month and then one day he crawled.

So, when I saw my daughter wasn't getting anywhere or even going up on all fours, i got concerned.  Then, 1 week after my son started crawling, she did too (out of nowhere).

She was about 10+ months when this happened.   She cannot pull herself up yet and she is almost 11 months.  I am not concerned.

But, if you see the stiffness like you say, you might want to get a second opinion.  Some PT may help with that.

catmtl

My son is one of the older babies on this board and he does none of that. He only just started standing assisted. My pedi said that crawling is not considered a milestone anymore, that some kids just go straight to walking. DS isn't very physical but he does seem very intellectual and understands/communicates a lot compared to other kids I've seen.

PaMommy02

My older kids didn't crawl until around 12 months and didnt walk until 15 months. Every baby is different! My older kids talked really early though!

This LO has been crawling, pulling up and cruising for a while now but only really babbles. I'm sure he will walk before his siblings did. As long as your pedi isn't worried I wouldn't be either. If it really bothers you, you can always call to have early intervention come out to do a referral, it's free and they will evaluate if your LO needs services. Good luck!

dgancz

I have twins and one will roll over but nothing else, not standing crawling getting on fours. The other won't even roll over.

They are getting evaluated by early intervention this coming Tuesday. My led suggested it and it does worry me.

The one that rolls will say Dada and some other babble sounds the one that does not roll , does not say much. 

So you are not alone.

You knows you can cal your state's early interventipn program even if your doctor does not think you need to.

 

Good luxk 

michaela080

Rob doesn't crawl yet, but he definitely moves around with a purpose by scooting on his stomach or rolling. He will pull up to stand using our fingers. We did a developmental check list at the 9 month appt, and some of the things you mentioned were on it. Wouldn't hurt to ask about a PT evaluation if you are concerned.

sarahandeddiejune212008

No crawling here and she is just now starting to use my fingers to pull up.  She also isn't talking much.  I've also gotten the same speech from the pedi.

Jill62

My LO will be 10 months in about a week and a half and just started crawling last week. It was so weird bc he went from just sitting all the time (no pulling himself up, no scooting, army crawling, NOTHING) to going all over the place within a matter of a week. It was truly amazing and so unexpected. Dont worry, she'll get there. Shes just joining the party a little later : )