Give plenty of supervised tummy time every day
Place toys just out of reach to encourage movement
Get down on the floor and crawl with your baby
Use a rolled towel or small pillow under the chest for support during tummy time
Encourage reaching, pivoting, and rocking on hands and knees
Place a favorite object slightly to one side to promote weight shifting
Create a safe, open floor space for practice
Limit time in seats, swings, and other containers
Let your baby practice barefoot for better traction
Offer lots of praise and encouragement
Model crawling by moving slowly in front of your baby
Use tunnels or soft obstacles to make crawling fun
Place toys on a low couch or cushion to motivate forward movement
Help your baby move legs into a crawling position if needed
Check with a pediatrician if your baby is not making progress or seems unusually stiff, floppy, or asymmetrical