Did you know that how your baby gets into 4-point is just as important as holding the position itself? đ When babies learn to move from their tummy into 4-point kneeling, theyâre not just âgetting ready to crawlâ â theyâre building the foundation for so many future skills. Shoulder, hip and core strength, balance, weight shifting, and coordination all come together in this one little transition. These are the building blocks for crawling, pulling up, cruising and eventually walking. Thereâs more than one way to get into the position. Some babies push back from their tummy, some roll from their side and bring their hips under, and others lean forward from sitting to tuck their legs underneath. However they choose to do it, the journey into 4-point kneeling is just as important as the position itself. Most babies start doing this independently somewhere between 7 â 10 months. But you can start gently encouraging it a little earlier, around 6 months, by helping their hips come forward, tilting their pelvis back, and guiding them to push through their hands with straight arms. Some babies do find this trickier. This can be because of lower muscle tone, stiffness, weaker shoulder or core strength, a preference for one side (such as with torticollis), or if theyâve skipped other skills like rolling. đ Encouraging your babyâs gross motor progression isnât about rushing them â itâs about giving them the best opportunities to explore movement, build strength, and feel confident in their own body. Every milestone lays the groundwork for the next, and supporting those steps early really does matter. ⨠If youâre unsure how your baby is progressing, or if youâd like tailored guidance for their gross motor development, do get in touch via our link in bio. Together weâll make sure theyâre moving forwards with confidence. đâşď¸ #BabyDevelopment #GrossMotorSkills #BabyMilestones #PaediatricPhysio #ParentTips
@rvcphysio Did you know that how your baby gets into 4-point is just as important as holding the position itself? đ When babies learn to move from their tummy into 4-point kneeling, theyâre not just âgetting ready to crawlâ â theyâre building the foundation for so many future skills. Shoulder, hip and core strength, balance, weight shifting, and coordination all come together in this one little transition. These are the building blocks for crawling, pulling up, cruising and eventually walking. Thereâs more than one way to get into the position. Some babies push back from their tummy, some roll from their side and bring their hips under, and others lean forward from sitting to tuck their legs underneath. However they choose to do it, the journey into 4-point kneeling is just as important as the position itself. Most babies start doing this independently somewhere between 7 â 10 months. But you can start gently encouraging it a little earlier, around 6 months, by helping their hips come forward, tilting their pelvis back, and guiding them to push through their hands with straight arms. Some babies do find this trickier. This can be because of lower muscle tone, stiffness, weaker shoulder or core strength, a preference for one side (such as with torticollis), or if theyâve skipped other skills like rolling. đ Encouraging your babyâs gross motor progression isnât about rushing them â itâs about giving them the best opportunities to explore movement, build strength, and feel confident in their own body. Every milestone lays the groundwork for the next, and supporting those steps early really does matter. ⨠If youâre unsure how your baby is progressing, or if youâd like tailored guidance for their gross motor development, do get in touch via our link in bio. Together weâll make sure theyâre moving forwards with confidence. đâşď¸ #BabyDevelopment #GrossMotorSkills #BabyMilestones #PaediatricPhysio #ParentTips