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The child does not crawl at 8 months: why, what to do and how to teach, why
If the child does not crawl at 8 months, exercise and gymnastics will help him. This is not a cause for panic. It is possible that in a month he will crawl perfectly, or maybe even go. At this age, babies develop rapidly.
Why does an 8-month-old baby not even crawl on his bellies
Not all children crawl at this age. And this is not a deviation from the norm at all. Some children first learn to crawl, then sit. Others are the other way around. One crawls only “on the tummy”, the other confidently gets on all fours.
If the child does not crawl at 8 months, then he is not ready for this yet.
There is no clear algorithm for the development of the child by day. But in order to help the child develop faster, you need to deal with him.
It is worth sounding the alarm and worrying if the baby does not try to crawl or walk by the year.
How to teach a child to crawl on all fours
In order for the baby to have an incentive to crawl, it must be placed on the floor more often. And next to it, lay out a bright, interesting toy. It is necessary to make the child want to take it in his hands. The kid, lying on his stomach, will try to reach the goal. As soon as he succeeds, you need to praise the child and rejoice with his new achievement. And next time, increase the distance to the target a little.
Useful tips:
- The floor must first be covered with a crawling mat or other not too soft surface. It will be warm and comfortable for the baby to learn new skills.
- It is necessary to learn to crawl on the floor, and not on the couch or bed. From high surfaces, the baby can fall and bump. And on the floor, in this regard, it is safer, and more room for movement.
- You can start putting your baby on the floor as early as 3 months. At this age, they are actively learning to roll over. And the time spent on the floor will benefit his physical development.
These exercises should be done when the baby is active, in a good mood and does not want to eat or sleep.
What to do if the child does not crawl
Every child is unique. And the stages of development of each baby differ in time and sequence. One child quickly masters crawling on all fours, and then crawls for a long time and quickly. And another baby, almost without crawling, gets up and starts walking at 9-10 months.
Everyone has their own, unique path of development. And to help the child learn to crawl, exercises will help the child.
Communication with crawling peers will be beneficial. The kid will begin to take an “example” and crawl faster.
Collecting water for bathing in the bath, put the baby on the bottom, tummy down. As the water is collected, the child will rise on arms and legs. In the water, the body becomes lighter, and it is easier for the child to climb. This exercise must be done carefully and under the supervision of an adult so that the child is not afraid of the water. During this period, professional massage and gymnastics have a beneficial effect on the physical development of the baby.
If the child is still unable to do something, do not look at their peers who have already succeeded. It’s just that it’s not time for your child to crawl yet. Perhaps tomorrow he will crawl. And today you need to be patient, do exercises with him and praise him for new achievements.