7 stages of crawling

When do babies crawl?

Most babies learn to crawl between 7 months old and 10 months old, according to the American Academy of PediatricsOpens a new window (AAP). Of course, there will be some babies who develop the skill sooner or later than this average.

And keep in mind that premature babies may crawl several months later than their peers.

Some babies don't ever do a typical crawl. They may use other methods of getting around – like scooting on their bottom, slithering on their stomach, or rolling across the room.

Or they may skip crawling entirely and move directly to pulling up, standing, cruising, and walking.

The Centers for Disease Control and PreventionOpens a new window (CDC) recently removed crawling from its list of developmental milestones.

"It was a surprising shift – but one that reflects current research that traditional crawling isn't necessarily a prerequisite for walking," says Rebecca ParlakianOpens a new window, senior director of programs at Zero to Three, a membersh

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