Baby Not Crawling at 10 Months | Cries on Hands and Knees

Baby Not Crawling at 10 Months | Cries on Hands and Knees Does your baby fuss or cry the moment you put them on hands and knees? If your 10-month-old isn't crawling because they hate that position, this video walks you through exactly what to do. Hi, I'm Cherrick Gordon, MSPT — I've been a pediatric physical therapist for over two decades, helping proactive parents use simple touch, movement, and home environment changes to move their baby from one motor milestone to the next. In this real therapy session, I show you a full progression of exercises to help a baby who resists hands-and-knees positioning, starting from where he is and building up gradually. 💪 Exercises Covered in This Session Lying Leg Press — building leg and hip strength while baby is on his back, cueing him to push against resistance Tummy Push-Off to a Toy — using hands as a firm surface for baby to push off of while moving toward a toy on his tummy Knee Tucking on a Toy — helping baby bring his knees under his tummy while distracted by holding a toy Rocking on Hands and Knees — baby's first time in the position, including the fussing that's completely normal at first Rocking on Hands and Knees with Trunk Support — building tolerance and weight-bearing through hands and knees Reaching for a Toy in Quadruped — challenging balance by cuing baby to reach with one hand at a time Baby Squats — building the quads, hamstrings, and glutes needed to support crawling and standing 🔍 What You'll Learn Why some babies avoid hands and knees and prefer commando crawling or sitting How to read your baby's tolerance and know when to give a break Why sitting and crawling skill development are connected How to use toys and positioning to motivate movement without forcing it 📋 Grab Your Free Baby Milestone Checklist Want to know exactly what to expect from 0–12 months? Download my free checklist to track your baby's progress milestone by milestone: 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1... ⚠️ Important Note This content is for educational purposes only and isn't a substitute for an individualized evaluation. If you have concerns about your baby's development, talk to your pediatrician or ask for a referral to a pediatric physical therapist. 💬 Have questions about your own baby's crawling journey? Drop them in the comments — I read and respond to every single one, and sometimes turn your questions into future videos. #BabyNotCrawling #CrawlingDelay #PediatricPT #BabyMilestones #EarlyIntervention #TummyTime #BabyExercises #CherrickGordonMSPT #BabyMasterPT #HandsAndKnees