my grandson will be 5 months old when will he start crawling?

Answer 1

depends on how much he is on the floor, and someone teaching him. but at 5 months that's kinda young. around 7 to 9 months is when they start. but again it depends on how much a child is taught.my 1 year old started putting words into sentences. but i started reading to her at 1 month old.all in all teaching is key to any success.

Answer 2

Recently, there have been several studies which show that children are developing muscle tone and coordination at a slower rate. A lot of this is attributed to the "Back to Sleep" campaign recommended by the Amercan Association of Pediatrics. Is this a bad thing? No, not really. It's basically due to our babies spending more time on their backs than say babies ten years ago. With less tummy time, the babies don't have to pick up their heads as soon as they use to which leads to a delay in muscle development.

All babies reach different milestones in development at a different time. Milestones are a representative of an average age but all babies reach them in their own good time. As long as they are reaching them and their pediatrician show no sign of concern, then you shouldn't worry too much about it.

I also have a 5-month-old son and three of my friends all have boys ranging in age from 4 1/2 months to 5 1/2 months (musta been something in the water!). I have the luxury of working from home while my friends all work and their boys are in day care. I don't have anything against day care but the simple truth is, no provider has the time to devote to a single child that a parent at home does. At a play date yesterday, we all noticed how much more quickly my son was developing his motor skills (he's just figured out how to get the kickstand out of the way to roll and is starting to get the legs under him and scootching more than an actual crawl) compared to the other boys. The only thing I can attribute it to is that I'm home with him and able to play with him while he's alert and ready to play. Lots of floor and tummy time with us!

A good site to check out, and one that offers several developmental games for parent and baby, is the fisher-price.com site. Despite being sponsored by a major toy manufacturer, none of the recommended games require the use of their toys. It also has an excellent section which can help answer some of the questions as to what milestone your grandson should reach at what approximate age. Don't worry if he's not right on the mark! He may reach that milestone earlier or a little later!

Good luck and enjoy your grandson!

Answer 3

Crawling will begin at around seven months and will be encouraged by smooth surfaces and toys placed just out of the child’s reach. Entice your child into moving towards either yourself or a toy, but don’t frustrate him, rather give him the toy or move closer to him, he will crawl in his own time. On average ten percent of babies never crawl they go straight to walking. The first step is generally taken when the child is around ten months and unaided walking (not leaning on a chair, table, etc) will start around fourteen months of age. He will begin by holding onto things, so arrange your furniture in such a way that there are gaps he will have to walk across unaided. Holding out your hands to him will also encourage more mobility.

Answer 4

All kids develop differently. My daughter is 7 Months and she just started crawling, by this point my son was standing on his own. Just give him time on the floor, try to entice him by putting toys he likes just out reach, but if he get frustrated give him a break. It will happen soon enough and then you'll wish he was sitting still for a minute or two. Take Care!

Answer 5

I wouldnt worry.

My son finally started crawling at about 7 months but not for very long. He started walking at 9 months.

My daughter is now almost 6 months and is just starting to scoot about the floor, but not crawling yet.

When your grandson is ready and strong enough...he'll figure it out.

Answer 6

Obviously, there's not time set in stone because babies develop at their own pace. With that said, they usually start to crawl after they can sit up properly, between 7 and 10 months of age - some before, some after.

Answer 7

It depend every baby is different, my son sat up at 8 moths and was crawling by 10 months, my daughter who is only 4 months can nearly sit unnsuported, so there is no hard and fast rules.

Answer 8

all babies are different. My daughter started around 6 months, but my son was almost 9 months. He'll crawl when he's ready, don't worry.

Answer 9

It could be soon or it could be 3 months from now. Keep in mind that not all babies crawl.

Answer 10

Every baby is different...he will when he is ready. My one little sister never crawled, she just went from sitting up, to pulling herself up to a standing position right to walking. Give him time...he will if and when he is ready.