Should My 8 Month Old Be Crawling?

The average age for crawling is 8 months, but many babies wait until later to crawl, or may skip this stage entirely. ... Some infants forgo crawling and proceed directly to pulling themselves up to standing, cruising on furniture, walking with some help, and finally, walking on their own.

Should I be worried if my 8 month old isn't crawling?

A: As long as your child is showing an interest in exploring her surroundings, there is usually no reason to be concerned about her development. Most babies start to crawl between 6 and 12 months. ... In fact, some babies never crawl at all. They go straight to standing, cruising, and then walking.

When should you worry if your baby isn't crawling?

Contact your pediatrician if by 3 to 6 months, your child isn't wriggling her legs, seems to flop in your arms, or she doesn't put her feet down when you try to support her in a standing position.