Babies not crawling often make parents worry about their child's growth and development. Naturally, because crawling is one of the stages of child development. However, is this really something to worry about?
Babies usually start crawling at 8-12 months of age. However, some babies may skip the crawling stage. In general, they are more able to sit and slide, or even stand up and walk with assistance, until they are finally able to walk on their own.
The Effect of Not Crawling on Baby's Learning Process
Apart from being a stage of learning to walk, crawling also has several other benefits for baby's growth and development, such as strengthening muscles, stimulating the ability to see, and training the baby's ability to recognize the surrounding environment and various emotions.
Even so, some babies may not go through the crawling process like babies in general. If your little one is like this, calm down first, Bun! This condition does not directly mean that its development is problematic. As long as the baby stays active and continues to show good development, you don't have to worry.
These developments include being able to sit up unaided, pick up objects with both hands, move both hands and feet at the same time, roll in both directions, or be able to stand using both legs with assistance.
It should be understood that some babies have very good motor skills, so it doesn't take long to learn to walk by crawling.
It's different if the baby's body looks very weak or has very stiff movements, preventing him from being able to crawl. If this is the case, the baby needs to be checked by a pediatrician immediately.
How to Stimulate Baby to Crawl
nowAs your little one develops, you can do the following things to help him get ready to crawl:
- While playing, try to put your little one on his stomach for a while on the bed or on top of the mother's body. This method is useful for strengthening the muscles, so that he is more ready to crawl.
- Provide a comfortable space for baby to play or explore.
- Stimulate baby to crawl by placing toys he likes further out of reach.
- An example of how to crawl on the floor.
- Come on your stomach in front of your little one, then call your little one to come over.
So, it's clear, huh? Not going through the crawling process does not necessarily indicate the development of the Little One is problematic, how come! But to be sure, you can consult a pediatrician. Especially if you are worried that it is caused by health problems
