My one year old WILL NOT CRAWL! She doesn't even scoot. She basically has no desire to move.?

Question

I've tried everything I can possibly think of and she just gets fussy, or turns away. She's not my first child, so I thought I knew what I was doing, but I'm stumped.I am flat out sick of hearing people saying that she'll do it when she's ready..........she's 1. she doesn't stand on her own or anything, it's like she doesn't even know her feet are there. But her doctor thinks she's fine so I can't get any help from my husband......someone help , please. I feel like I'm failing her

Answer 1

Contact early intervention...
she may need services.. is her speach up to par?
Take her to a different doctor also.... get a second opinion.
Was she born a preemie or with a disability?

The doctor should have recommended that she be seen by a pediactric neurologist and possibly a geneologist. We are dealing with a similar issues with my son.
Keep telling the doctor.
Good luck to you.

Answer 2

OK, I had a lot of the same problems with my son. He had developemental delays.

First let me tell you that you have every reason to be worried. It is not normal that a baby lay and fuss and not explore their world and try to move around especially a one year old. Lots of doctors tell people their babies are fine, but a lot of times that is far from you. You need to follow your mother instincts.

You need to tell not ask your doctor to send your baby to specialist that can test them. Start with arthopedic doctors, and work your way to places like nuerologists. Tell your doctor this is not normal you know it is not normal, and if he want send you to a specialist then you will find a doctor that will.

Is your baby sitting up, scooting or doing anything? Time is of essance. My did not sit up till he was one, I was told he is fine. He did not crawl until after a year and he was 18 mths when he walked. Turns out he has Autism. I am not saying your child has Autism, because quite frankly there are many problems out there that this could be related to, but at a year old your baby should be doing for more than what you described.

So instead of asking get in there and tell them what you expect.

Answer 3

Why don't you call the local school district and ask for an Early Start assessment. If they don't do it they will know who will. Early Intervention service is free and helps kids who are showing delays for whatever reason. A 12 month old should definitely be pulling self to a stand and cruising furniture by now. Crawling isn't that big of a deal because some kids skip it alltogether, but she should have some way of getting around by now. One of the biggest complaints I get from parents is that their doctor told them everything was fine and it was no big deal, so this is very common.

Answer 4

You can not count on rules and regulations of what they should do and not do. She is probably not ready to walk, crawl or anything yet. Be thankful, because when she does do those things, you will be on the go all the time. My son would not speak, make a sound or anything for a long time. The doctors said 'He probably doesn't have anything to say. When he talks you won't be able to shut him up. His first words were Bu--S--t and after that he just kept on talking none stop. So don't worry there aren't any set stages of when things should happen to children or when they should do them. Be thankful she is healthy and give her lots of love.

Answer 5

You need to let her fuss through it. That fussiness is what will force her to move herself.

Does she sit up on her own yet and roll over and all that? make sure she gets tummy time if she doesnt. Or if she does, still lay her on her tummy to start, so she's working her body.

Also, find some toys that she enjoys, and keep them out of her reach. Leave her there with them, let her throw her little tantrum, eventually she will fling herself around enough to realize she CAN move. You should stay within sight, otherwise she'll freak out completely. You can even sit away from her and encourage her to some to you.

Some babies learn out of nessecity and not desire to function. Sometimes you have to MAKE them desire to move, often by them being uncomfortable with the situation.

BUt honestly, at this point, its not THAT big of an issue that she's not moving at all. Especially if she was at all early for her birth. But you have to stimulate her to move. Just dont move her, let her struggle to figure it out on her own as much as possible.

Answer 6

Give her lots of tummy time. Even if she is screaming and crying, do it atleast 5 minutes then more and more. Several times a day.
Do you put her in a walker, maybe that will help

Is she overweight? If she is maybe she feels like it is too much work moving her own weight.

I know it can frustrating, sorry. People must be saying "Oh she doesn't crawl yet!!?? Oh she doesn't cruise yet, my daughter started at 6 months!!?? blah blah blah" Hang in there!

Answer 7

Every child is different, my first didnt crawl or walk until about 13 mths, put her in jumpers and walkers sometimes, so she can get the feel of it, but I think patience is the key, she WILL do it when she is ready. I think if you pressure her to much, it may take longer, kinda like potty training.

Answer 8

maybe you need to buy or a walker and let her other siblings crawl around the floor to see if she will do the same things. also you need to put her on the floor and hold her hand while she is trying to walk because my baby started walking when she was 10 months.

Answer 9

have you tried holding her in the crawling form and manually holding her arms and legs for her. maybe she just needs hands on lessons? I suggest you get a second opinion from a new doctor, as well.

Answer 10

I know you don't want to hear this, but . . . . please relax. If you doctor says she is fine why can't you relax and believe him. You are not failing her. My daughter didn't walk until she was 14 months old, and my friend's daughter didn't walk till she was 17 months and they are perfectly normal. Your anxiety may be passing along to her. You don't want that to happen.