Baby still not crawling

He just turned 8 months on the 13th and he’s not even army crawling. He gets around by rolling to his destination which he is really good at. He also is wobbly when sitting independently. My first at this age was very steady when sitting and was army crawling everywhere. Idk what to do. I mean he is long and chubby so I’m wondering if that has anything to do with it but I’m starting to get concerned. Is anyone else experiencing this?

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Mine is 8 1/2 months now and not crawling yet. Just remember that every baby is different and just because your first was doing something at this age doesn’t mean your second will. Some babies never crawl, and the AAP says that only about 50% of babies crawl by 8 months

babies just grow at different rates! my nephew didn’t start crawling until about 9-10mos & walking at 13, and he’s perfectly healthy! He just liked rolling around from a to b 😂

Same here!! Rocking on her knees a bit but she’s also very long so I attribute it to that. But like Bailey said, every baby is different and my pediatrician has said this is totally normal for her age!

My daughter turned 8 months on the 7th she also isn’t crawling

The average to start crawling is 8 to 10 months. I personally wouldn’t be concerned yet, but you could always bring it up to the pediatrician.

Same here! She doesn't even show interest (which was my bigger concern) but I brought it up to my pediatrician and he was not concerned at all and reassured me that babies do things on their own time!

My LO turned 8 months last week and is not crawling yet.

thank you so much for this response really helped put my mind at ease!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you all so much!!! I love this community, I was so worried everyone would be telling me there was an issue but it is really nice to know this is totally normal! Seriously thank you!!

I know you know. But super normal. My son learned to army crawl at 6 months but didn't get on his knees until around 9. My Aug baby just rolls and inch worms where she wants to go. Not worried. I enjoy the lack of movement from her because once they go, boy do they go.

My son rolls to everything he wants too. He’s really good at sitting and standing while holding onto something though so thinking he may bypass the crawling phase like his dad did and just start walking.

it’s soooo true, I am enjoying that aspect for sure

yeah I’m thinking the same thing. He stands so quickly like if I hold his hands he pops himself up lol.

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