Between Army Crawling and Hands & Knees Crawling

Before babies learn to crawl on hands and knees, they pull themselves around on their tummy. This is called army crawling. While it's a normal part of development, this phase can feel like it is lasting a long time. And that's usually because we're waiting with bated breath for them to actually crawl on hands and knees. 

The transition up to hands and knees takes quite a bit of trial and error to figure out, so lots of opportunities to practice can be helpful.

Try this:

Encourage your baby to crawl over your outstretched leg while playing on the floor. 

This creates an obstacle with some height for your baby to navigate over. It will encourage your baby to push up onto their hands and knees, and figure out how to move forward over your leg.

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P.S. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for skilled physical therapy intervention. While I am a physical therapist, I am not your child's physical therapist. If you have questions or concerns about your child's health and/or development, please contact your pediatrician.