Episode 22·Newborn·4:26
My 9-Month-Old Wasn't Crawling and I Spiraled
Navigating milestone anxiety with play and patience.
My 9-Month-Old Wasn't Crawling and I Spiraled
Navigating milestone anxiety with play and patience.
Hear the full episode in the app →When your social media feed is filled with babies crawling and your 9-month-old isn't, it's easy to worry. But the truth is, every baby's journey is unique. Let's explore why some skip crawling and discover playful ways to gently encourage movement.
In this episode
Feeling anxious that your 9-month-old isn't crawling? That's completely normal! Many babies progress at their own pace, and crawling isn't even a universal milestone. We'll dive into why some infants are slow to crawl and suggest playful strategies to encourage movement while managing parental anxiety.
Three Playful Strategies to Try
- Use the towel-sling to support your baby's core.
- Place toys on elevated surfaces to encourage kneeling.
- Try chest-to-chest play for secure, regulating tummy time.
- milestones
- crawling
- infant development
- anxiety
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