Babies typically start crawling between 7 and 10 months of age, though this can vary widely from child to child. Some may begin as early as 6 months, while others might start closer to 12 months or even skip crawling altogether and move directly to walking
. Before crawling, babies develop important skills such as head and arm control, sitting up without support, rolling over, and holding their weight on their arms and legs
. Crawling styles also vary and can include classic hands-and-knees crawling, commando crawling on the tummy, scooting on the bottom, bear crawling, and even crawling backwards
. In summary, the usual age range for babies to start crawling is about 7 to 10 months, but individual differences are common and normal
