Skipping stages, no rolling,or crawling but walking?
Name: Cathy2 | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 11:15 AM
My daughter is nine months old and has to this day, NEVER rolled over. She has hated tummy time since day one and while she doesn't mind it for a few minutes now and does push up ; ) she has never rolled over, doesn' crawl but she stands all day to the coffee table, inside the palypen itc. She practises standing up and sitting down like it's an Olympic event and walks with her hands held. Have any of your babies completely missed certain milestones like this. My husband really wants her to crawl, but I don't think she will...I don't really think it's an issue...and I know i never crawled...Are anyone else's babies like this? ↓
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Name: Happymommy | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 5:42 PM
Does your daughter get much time on the floor? This question is interesting because I was just talking to a pediatric physical therapist who was talking about the importance of crawling, rolling, etc--she said that studies have shown these milestones are linked to reading and other things later on in life. She said that tummy time and floor time is crucial for development. I wouldn't worry though--all kids develop at different stages. There are huge differences between my kids--my first crawled at 10 months my second at 6 months. Just make sure that your daughter is getting plenty of floor time---even if she isn't too crazy about it. Also, try not to have your lo spend much time in jumpers, seats, etc that restrict independent movement. ↑
Name: denimbutterfly | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 8:06 PM
My oldest son never crawled- he went straight to walking. He is 10 and just finished 4th grade. He is in all the accelerated programs available to him and, through testing, has proven his reading and comprehension level is above high school. He has always had straight A's and been in the 99 percentile or above on all tests he has had. Conclusion- happymommy- your physical therapist's "studies" aren't true for everyone. Tummy time to me is not as important as one on one interaction with your baby and stimulating your lo and just giving lots of love and support. Face it "tummy time" is a more new term, not a time tested practice. In fact, in many cultures babies aren't exercised as much when they are so young, but they do get tons of one on one interaction (ex: phillipino and japanese) FYI- I am a white 28 year old before you think I am old fashioned or just foreign ↑
Name: eclectic66 | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 9:59 PM
Sorry, Happymommy, but I am in 100% agreement with DENIMBUTTERFLY on this one. I think that hitting each gross motor milestone has little if nothing to do with a child's later intelligence. One on one interaction is extremely important as is tummy time, but I can tell you that I personally know of many babies that skipped certain milestones ie: crawling and yes, even rolling and they turned out to be well balanced, highly intelligent individuals. Myself included! I never crawled. I hardly rolled AND I didn't walk until I was 18 months and guess what? I had straight A's all through school, graduated as Valedictorian of my class, hold 2 college degrees and work as an ICU nurse! So, as much as I would love to agree with you in the importance of those milestones...I cannot. I didn't mean to sound like a crazed maniac in my reply, but it just hits a bit home when I hear people equate intelligence with gross motor movement milestones with babies for obvious reasons if you are previously aware of some of my posts. In answer to your question Cathy2..my baby is somewhat similiar in that so far at 11 months he is not yet crawling either. He learned to sit at 10 months after lots of work (you may be familiar with my previous posts on that issue....lol) and he is not too fond of tummy time either (he would much rather be on his back if given the option), but our pediatrician is very good and I trust his opinions and he is in no way worried about it. In fact he said that because he is doing EVERYTHING else that he is supposed to be doing (insert all fine motor and social/linguistic development here) that it's all good so to speak. It's amazing how vastly different each baby can be :-) Sounds like your daughter is doing great!! ↑
Name: Happymommy | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 10:58 PM
Okay--I know that I will sound defensive and maybe I am a little. This is the problem with forums when we are not actually discussing things face to face and what a person is saying can totally be misinterpreted. I was merely stating what I had just recently learned---and in no way am I saying that interaction with your baby should take a backseat to face to face interaction. In fact when my lo is on the floor I am laying right beside her and talking to her. Also, the studies I mentioned do exist and are legitimate--I am not saying that they are not flawed or even mistaken--they are just out there. In fact in the conversation I had with the PT there was also an MD in the room, and he told us all that he never crawled--obviously he had no problems in the learning department. So I am not trying to make an argument--I have no strong opinion on this--just stating something interesting that I heard. And I do know that I sound defensive--sorry about that but I am--because the responses on here make it sound like I was trying to argue a point when I never was. ↑
Name: HeatherIsHopeful | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 11:54 PM
well, my only child is only two weeks old lol so I dont have my knowledge to offer you , but my dad told me my little sister never crawled or anything and shes 12 now and perfectly normal. So I guess it can happen :) ↑
Name: HeatherIsHopeful | Date: Jun 25th, 2008 12:01 AM
oh and happymommy I totally agree about the flaw in internet chatting... it is so hard to interpret the way someone is saying something. thats why I use a lot of smiley faces and say "lol" all the time or whatever. ↑
Name: eclectic66 | Date: Jun 25th, 2008 12:40 AM
Happymommy- Ty for your response :-) I am in total agreement with how interenet chatting can come across and I am glad you spoke of it. I guess as parents (and more so.....as mothers) we can all be a little "touchy" and even sometimes "defensive" to certain subject matters and I by no means am exclusive to this. I too try to keep all my posts and responses on here non-controversial and non-argumentative because I know that this is the one place that I can always come to and get the BEST advice, input and support, even in the middle of the night!! :-) I value each and every one of the opinions on here (except fot the few stragglers that are just plain mean, stupid or hateful) and I always leave this forum with great wisdom that I actually DO use in my everyday life (if it applies). So, once again, I thank you for your clarification and I apologize for my "defensive" reaction to your reply. It's really not like me to come off like that...like I said...it just hit a chord with me, but since you elaborated on your stance I totally understand where you were coming from. Happy smiles for all the mommies!!! and ^_^ (((HUGS))) ↑
Name: Cathy2 | Date: Jun 25th, 2008 9:15 AM
Thanks Everyone! And HappyMommy, I know all about being misinterpreted! No worries at all. In the age of internet chatting, we should all always assume the best intentions when reading eachother's posts. ; ) ↑
Name: Happymommy | Date: Jun 25th, 2008 10:26 AM
Thanks for all of the positive responses ladies--and again sorry if I came off sounding offensive. Re-reading my post I realize I did maybe sound a bit flippant and I forgot to even mention an important part of the conversation. My friend the PT was talking in the context of parents who push too hard to "make" their children walk, crawl, etc. She was emphasizing that it is important for development for each child to learn things at their own pace. Again, sorry if I sounded offensive, and thanks for being so understanding! (And Cathy--sorry I took your post a little off the subject!) ↑
Name: MelissaK | Date: Jun 25th, 2008 10:51 AM
Happymom - As I understand the connection from my doctor, the claim is it's not about intelligence, but rather the development of the upper and lower body and how it will impact kids in the future for paying attention in class. So squirming. But whatever, I don't believe pretty much in ANY study any longer as it is always a few years later a NEW study comes out to say the old study is crap :). ↑
Name: denimbutterfly | Date: Jun 25th, 2008 2:36 PM
Happymommy- I am sorry! I really was just getting pretty defensive and I did not really read your post thoroughly I just read the part about the study and was like- um not necessarily! Anyways, you are so true about internet talking. Plus, I think I was just grumpy because I haven't been sleeping much and my little guys teeth are coming in sets of 3!! Sorry again. (But, I do still stand by the me not equating reading withcrawling and rolling LOL) ↑
Name: jenna32 | Date: Jun 28th, 2008 3:19 PM
Everyone THINKS my dd will do this,because her legs seem so strong and everything. shes only 6 months so apparently they can skip it, i know it doesn't help your problem but itleast you're not the only one. ↑
