Skill· 4mo–6mo· 3 min
Crawling Readiness Exercise
Parent helps baby practice pre-crawling movements using a rolled-up towel for support. The agent guides the parent through forward and backward crawling simulations, observing head control, arm extension, and early crawling reflexes — building the gross motor foundations for independent crawling and eventually walking.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby placed face down on a rolled-up towel positioned under their chest. Soft surface beneath (mat, carpet, or blanket). Baby should be alert and in a good mood.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneProne forearm supportBody· 2mo–6mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneProne head and chest liftBody· 3mo–15mo· core
- MilestoneStability while carriedBody· 2mo–14mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneProne straight-arm push-upBody· 5mo–8mo· core
- MilestoneKeeps head steadyBody· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneBrief prone head liftBody· 0mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneStatic supported stabilityBody· 2mo–6mo· core· Step 4
Visual example
Coming soon