Months 6 to 9 are when babies start moving through space - and when parents start wondering why their baby isn't crawling yet, or is crawling unusually, or has skipped it altogether.

This guide gives you a grounded, Feldenkrais-informed understanding of what's actually happening - and how to support it without pushing.

Three forces shape this stage:
Biology - crawling, sitting, and grasping emerge from a foundation built in earlier months. Environment - floor space, surfaces, and freedom of movement determine what's possible. Movement & connection - your presence and response shape your baby's confidence to explore.

What's inside:

• Crawling readiness - what it looks like and how to support it

• The sitting question - supported vs. independent, and why it matters

• Pincer grasp development and fine motor foundations

• Separation anxiety - what it means for movement and exploration

• Setting up your home environment for this stage

• Real developmental ranges, not rigid deadlines

• Signs to watch for and when to seek help

For parents in the busy, mobile middle months - ready to support rather than rush.

Created by a Feldenkrais-certified practitioner.