MilestoneMovement· 5mo–8mo

Getting into Crawling Position

Baby gets into crawling position by getting up on hands and knees

Medium (60%)
Connected0 related · 3 prereq

What the research says

Referenced across 1 developmental framework: asq_3

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Before this (3)

Required (1)

  • Chest Lift Prone
    Min: secure
    Must push up on arms before getting on hands and knees

Helpful

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How it's taught

asq_3

Observe during floor play and tummy time

Materials: Safe surface for movement

What mastery looks like

Not yet

Does not get into crawling position

  • Remains flat on tummy
  • No hands-and-knees position
Emerging

Occasionally gets partially into crawling position

  • Gets on hands but not knees
  • Unstable position
Developing

Sometimes gets into hands-and-knees position

  • Inconsistent positioning
  • Brief holds
Secure

Regularly gets into stable crawling position

  • Consistent hands-and-knees
  • Sustained position
Reflexive

Crawling position is well-established

  • Rocks in position
  • Transitions to crawling

Activities for this (1)

Movement6mo–14mo

Tummy Time Treasure Hunt

Parent places a favorite toy just out of reach while baby is on their tummy. The guide coaches the parent through observing how the baby attempts to move toward the object, capturing early crawling precursors, reaching behavior, and motivation/persistence.

Formal assessments

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