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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, OP. I work in EI. I'm not a PT, but I do work with a lot and have heard this spiel more times than I can count.

Crawling is by far the most variable milestone. Some children never crawl, and that's ok. The typical ages for crawling are 7-10 months, but far more important than the act of crawling are the following two things:

1. Trunk rotation. When sitting, is your child able to turn in both directions to get a toy? Are they able to transition in and out of a sit or at least trying to? (Turning to get down on their tummy, for example)

2. Independent mobility with intent. Is your child able to get from point A to point B by: scooting, rolling, inchworming, pivoting, scooting backwards, etc?

If they are, your child is probably in good shape and should be watched for continued progress. If they aren't doing those things, I would contact EI.

And, as always, we at EI are always happy to come out and look at a child to offer strategies and peace of mind, even if the child does not actually qualify for services. I hope this helps![/quote]

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