How To Help Baby Crawl Forward Instead Of Backwards | 10 Month old Not Crawling PT Tips 📱

Is your baby crawling backwards instead of forward — or not crawling at all yet? You're not alone, and this live session is for you. In this live Q&A, I'm answering a real question from a parent in our community whose 10 month old is pivoting and pushing up on her arms but not yet crawling forward. As a pediatric physical therapist with over 25 years of early intervention experience, I'm breaking down exactly why this happens and four exercises you can start doing at home today. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:00 - Why babies crawl backwards before forward 0:00 - What backward crawling tells a pediatric PT 0:00 - Exercise 1: Tummy Time Pivot 0:00 - Exercise 2: Parent Hands Under Feet (push off technique) 0:00 - Exercise 3: Baby Squats 0:00 - Exercise 4: Half Kneeling 0:00 - When to seek a pediatric PT evaluation 0:00 - Live Q&A 🔍 IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN: Why backward crawling is actually a normal developmental stepping stone What your baby needs to build before forward crawling clicks Four simple exercises to support crawling development at home How to use your own hands as a tool during tummy time The difference between a developmental lag and a red flag When to stop waiting and get a professional evaluation 📥 FREE BABY MILESTONE CHECKLIST Not sure what milestones your baby should be hitting right now? Download my free checklist here: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1... 📞 BOOK A VIRTUAL CONSULTATION If you have concerns about your baby's crawling development and want personalized guidance, I offer one-on-one virtual consultations. 👉 https://calendly.com/cherrickgordon/6... 🎥 WATCH NEXT: 👉 How To Help Baby Crawl On Hands And Knees:    • 10 Month Baby Not Crawling Yet? | Don't Wa...   ⚠️ DISCLAIMER I'm Cherrick Gordon, MSPT — a licensed pediatric physical therapist. The information in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or replace a professional evaluation. If you have concerns about your child's development, please consult your pediatrician or a licensed pediatric physical therapist. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos on baby and toddler development, milestones, and simple activities you can do at home. 📱 FOLLOW BABYMASTERPT: Instagram: [HANDLE PLACEHOLDER] TikTok: [HANDLE PLACEHOLDER] Facebook: BabyMasterPT #babycrawling #babynotcrawling #howtohelpbabycrawl #babycrawlingbackwards #10montholdnotcrawling #pediatricpt #babydevelopment #grossmotordevelopment #earlyintervention #tummytime #babymilestones #crawlingbaby #babyexercises #infantdevelopment #babyphysicaltherapy