How do I get my baby to crawl?

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My baby is 8 months old and every time I set her on her belly she rolls to her back or cry’s the whole time. She won’t even attempt to try to crawl, I’ve tried readjusting her to propped her knees and elbows up but she just won’t keep them that way to try. Any advice?

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My daughter didn’t start crawling until 9 months—if just let her figure it out on her own :) and trust me, enjoy a stationary baby while you can!!

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My daughter is the same. Also 8 months. 9 months on the 13th. She gets mad when I put her on her knees. Some babies skip crawling and go straight to walking but she just sits there and shows no interest in doing anything else. It's frustrating too because she won't play independently. I always have to sit by her. I wish she'd be mobile already that way she will be more independent. She will when she's ready but come on girl!!!😑

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My mom said I never crawled🤷‍♀️ apparently I rolled and then just stood up one day and walked!! I wouldn’t worry too much about it. It may or may not happen but doesn’t mean a single thing!

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My first didn't even crawl until she was 10 months old. HATED tummy time, always. She's now 2 and totally on track. My second LOVES tummy time, is crawling at 7 months old. All babies are different, I wouldn't worry

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crawling is technically not a major milestone. lots of babies skip it all together. 8 months is still pretty little, my girl didn’t crawl till 10 months. just give it time and don’t stress, baby will do it on their time.

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My daughter did that for about 2 months and didn’t actually crawl until 10 months. She’ll do it when she’s ready.

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She will do it when she is ready. There’s nothing wrong with that. My son didn’t crawl until the day he turned 10 months. 2 weeks later he was walking. All babies are different.

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She'll crawl when she wants to Hun.  Or you could try and put a toy in front of her some distance and see if she goes to it.  Have you tried getting on your belly and just  laying in front of her?  I did with my son he was kinda a scooter.  I also heard some babies skip crawling and start pulling themselves up ready to walk.  Give it some time Hun,  don't get frustrated.

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