At 6 months old, babies will rock back and forth on hands and knees. This is a building block to crawling. As the child rocks, he may start to crawl backward before moving forward. By 9 months old, babies typically creep and crawl.
Do babies crawl or sit up first?
Some babies will begin crawling as early as 6 months, while others hold off and some even skip crawling altogether. Teaching your baby to sit up can help kickstart his first crawling movements. In fact, babies often "discover" crawling from learning to sit.
How can I encourage my baby to crawl?
How to Support Your Baby's Crawling Skills
- Give your baby plenty of tummy time, starting from birth. ...
- Encourage your baby to reach for the toys she is interested in. ...
- Make sure your baby has space to explore that is safe and supervised. ...
- Place the palms of your hands behind your child's feet when he is on all fours.
