AboutDavid Olson, MD Expertise I would be happy to attempt to answer any questions about general pediatric topics, either medical issues or behavioral issues. This would include all the various questions one receives in a busy pediatric practice. I`m a board certified pediatrician in northern Michigan and have been in practice for over 15 years. I enjoy the teaching role I have in our practice and would enjoy the opportunity to help others with their pediatric problems.
Question i have a 9 month old baby (he will be 10 month old towards the end of this month). i am beginning to be concerned about certain delays in his developmental milestones. i have noticed that he does not crawl yet at this age. he is also unable to roll over from his back to his tummy. if placed on his tummy, he just stays in that position until he is uncomfortable and starts crying. one can place him in a sitting position and he can be left in that position without support on his back. but he is unable to bring himself to sit down, or to raise his buttocks when on his tummy, or to raise himself up on all fours. is there something with him? please help. thanks
Answer Hi, gay,
Lots of healthy totally normal kids don't crawl at all. They simply stand up and walk.
This is all probably normal, but at the next visit, have the doctor know that you are concerned and go over this with him/her. Again, unless there is a global delay in development, lack of crawling is totally normal.
