How can I encourage my baby to crawl? He is 8m and seems to have a very passive personality. If his toys are out of reach, he will try to extend his hands to reach but if cant he will just settle without them. tried all mthds to put his fave toys nearer/ further away and not pick out toys for him but none works. He also doesn't pass objects from hand to hand & dislike holding on objects. the only thing he can hold really well is his milk bottles during feeds. Any one face similar situation too? The pd doesn't seems very worried about it but I am!

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Typically a baby will learn to crawl between 6 to 12 months. Every baby develops differently. If he is not "motivated" by his toys, you can also try to encourage him by being his "model". Try being on all fours when playing with him. Babies often learn by mirroring the people around them. Seeing you crawl around may pique his interest and start modeling after you when he is ready. Hope this helps.

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Home Baby how i encourage baby crawl 8m seems have very passive personality if toys out reach try extend hands reach but if cant settle without them tried mthds put fave toys nearer away not pick out toys him but none works doesnt pass objects from hand hand dislike holding objects only thing hold really milk bottles during feeds face similar situation too pd doesnt seems very worried about but i