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8 month old not crawling

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My dd is 8 months old & isnt crawling yet. She sometimes acts like she wants to & will inch worm. My ds never really crawled but he was walking at 11 months.
But now people keep saying how she should be crawling & pulling up on everything. I can ignore it but its starting to really irritate me.
I thought crawling wasn't even considered a milestone! Sorry this is mainly me complaining!!
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  • veetveetveetveet member
    Mine didn't crawl until later.... about 10 months.
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  • RidgebackmomRidgebackmom member
    Mine is not either and is completely normal!
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  • jlpevjlpev member
    Thanks! I was just frustrated at people saying crap. I try to not compare my kids to others. Every child is different.
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  • kelseyhhkelseyhh member
    Mine is 8 months 2 weeks and not anywhere near crawling. He wont even get up on all fours, and is definitely not pulling up on things. My pedi says that he is eveloping beautifully so I'm not worried!
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  • Diana909Diana909 member
    Lo isn't crawling either. He does try to pull up on toys and such. If he lays on his tummy he just lays there or try to reach for his toy or put his hands in his mouth,  but does not get on all fours. I just got an email that said crawling is 7-11mo. So don't get frustrated....it'll happen.  If it makes you feel any better......My MIL calls once a week asking,  not sure why since they live 6 hrs from us!!

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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    You're right - it's NOT a milestone.  It's just one of those things people think all babies do and some babies just don't.  Mine will be 8 months on the 5th and he wants to stand but doesn't make any attempt at getting on all fours so definitely no crawling over here lol
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  • vintageutopiavintageutopia member

    Neither of my older two walked until 12 months. Before that, the oldest only crawled for two weeks before walking and the next oldest backward crawled RIGHT before walking...er, running.

    They are now 7 and 8yo and smart, athletic kids. I know it seems like babies should do things on a specific schedule and if they don't, they will fall behind or there might be something wrong. It just isn't so, though.

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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    Babies are individuals. They will get there when they get there. Save yourself the stress & roll with it.


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  • mommabmbmommabmb member
    People are so unrealistic about what babies can do and when. Just keep ignoring them and let it roll off.... I'm sure you're an awesome mama and you know what's best. People just need something to talk about.
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  • michelle7482michelle7482 member
    DD1 crawled at 10.5 months

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  • prazenjcprazenjc member
    DD is nearly 9 months and has been rocking on her knees and scooching backwards for a little over a week now. it might not be as common, but from what I've read, it isn't the end of the world for her to not be crawling yet.
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  • illba2011illba2011 member
    DD army crawls lol, but for some that doesn't classify as crawling. It's not unusual to skip crawling and go straight into walking.
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  • DubsgirlieDubsgirlie member
    My DS just turned 7 mo yesterday and is not even close.  He still pretty much hates tummy time, but tolerates it better. He LOVES standing and bouncing though and is just starting to pull himself up.


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  • MagallytaMagallyta member
    Hi, its funny b/c my DD is 8 1/2 months & she crawls backwards & in circles. I went to a Gymboree class & a lot of 7 month old babies were crawling and standing. It is hard not to compare but I wondered how come some develop faster.
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  • kje120kje120 member
    DS1 didn't crawl until after 9 months and didn't walk until almost 17 months. I wouldn't worry about it.
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  • michelleonthecoastmichelleonthecoast member
    My LO will be 9 mos in a week.  He wasn't crawling at 8 mos either.  He started crawling around 8 1/2 mos, although at first he would only go a very short distance.
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