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When Does A Baby Start To Crawl?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: Hello Doctor, I am mother of 4 months and 10 days old baby boy. 1. My son is rolling over the tummy from both right and left side. 2. He can lift his head for few minutes with balance on his elbows. 3. He can distinguish familiar and non-familiar faces 4. He loves to go around for evening walks 5. He is with lot of sweets coos and his talks. 6. He is trying to life both his legs using his hands 7. He can hold object using both the hands. In general he is a healthy boy. But many people tell me that by this time he should have been crawling. I am observing one thing after rolling over he tries to crawl. But then he starts biting/sucking his fingers and end up in crying. Many times as results of putting fingers in mouth he vomits also. I tried encouraging him showing some toys, he likes to catch them but does not put any effort. Do you feel I need to give any special attention or all these things normal? Regards XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Arun (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Your baby is normal Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. From your description your baby is appropriate for the age. All the development milestones are normal. Crawling will happen after 6 months only. Don't get carried away by what other mothers say. Putting fingers in the mouth is normal behaviour. If he is crying , you need to feed him as that indicates his hunger. Wishing your baby good health. Regards Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (13 minutes later)
Hello doctor, Thanks for the reply. My kid usually indicate hunger by putting only one finger in mouth. But while he is on his tummy and trying to crawl, he stars biting his fingers and tries to push fingers into mouth and then vomits some times (I think that is expected as he pushes too much inside). This made me think if I need to worry about building up strength in the arms. Regards XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Arun (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Thats normal Detailed Answer: It's normal. Don't worry.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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When Does A Baby Start To Crawl?

Brief Answer: Your baby is normal Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. From your description your baby is appropriate for the age. All the development milestones are normal. Crawling will happen after 6 months only. Don't get carried away by what other mothers say. Putting fingers in the mouth is normal behaviour. If he is crying , you need to feed him as that indicates his hunger. Wishing your baby good health. Regards Dr Arun