Crawling/Moving Backwards

I’m still waiting impatiently for my baby to arrive, however, when I was a baby, I did not crawl one inch, but started walking at 9 months, so don’t worry, that’s not necessary an indication that something is wrong. Every single baby is different x

My son only crawled backwards, he then found out he had legs and started trying to walk like mom & dad, by 7 months he was walking independently. It’s been a blessing & a curse 🥲

Baby is 5 months old, can't roll in either direction but scoots backward on her back, pushing off with her feet.

Nah that’s totally normal. It’s because their arms are stronger than their legs. But your baby is doing it pretty early so I’d actually put tho em ahead of the game.

I'm pretty sure this is very normal, every baby starts to figure out movement differently

Pretty sure crawling isn't a 5 month milestone. It's more like 7-8. But if you are genuinely concerned talk to your doctor

5 months is super early for crawling. It usually happens at 7-10 months. Maybe he’s just still figuring it out. Walking is also not suppose to start til 8 months earliest. 9-18 months is the norm for walking. And they need to learn to sit up first for proper ab stability for crawling and walking. So he’s probably just developing in the way that makes sense for him currently. Don’t stress about the backwards for now until he’s past the milestone timeframes. Don’t stress about crawling til 10 months, but your doctor may not stress til a year.

My little guy just turned 5months today— started rolling one way at 4months and 1wwek, but can now roll back and forth (still practicing)
We do lots of tummy time each day so he can keep strengthening his muscles and practice. No crawling signs yet
I think “normal” is a range for everything, sounds like yours is right there!