Crawling (8 months) -
• It's when babies move on their stomachs, pulling themselves forward using their arms, while their bellies remain on the floor.
• This is different from "creeping," which involves moving on hands and knees with the stomach off the ground.
Creeping (10 months) -
• It involves the baby moving on their hands and knees, but the key difference is that creeping involves a coordinated movement of the arms and legs, with the belly off the ground.
Cruising (12 months) -
• It involves the baby standing while holding onto furniture, moving sideways to explore their surroundings while still needing support to maintain balance.
• Crusing indicating the infant is preparing for independent walking.