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.

What are the first signs of crawling?

Soon your little one might be doing mini push ups, doing a 'swimming' movement on her tummy, or rocking back and forth. These are the classic signs that your baby is getting ready to crawl.

Can a baby crawl at 4 months?

The baby's improving vision also contributes to his desire to move around. “Four-month-olds are seeing 10 to 12 feet away, and color is starting to come into play,” says Dr. ... Your baby may begin the "army crawl" on his belly, slithering across the floor as quickly as his little arms can pull him.