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Is it normal for babies to skip milestones? my 7mo is army crawling but just started pulling up on things. seems he should have mastered crawling 1st.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: Some babies never crawl and go directly to cruising and walking. This is totally normal. :)

Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Crawling is the most: variable gross motor milestone, moreso since infants are now placed on their backs for sleep. More infants with neurodevelopmental disorders skip crawling than typically-developing infants, but it happens in both. Your pediatrician & OT/PT at your state's Early Intervention Program can check muscle tone, strength, reflexes, & pattern of movement. Developmental screens are on firstsigns.org

Answered 11/29/2014

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