My baby crawls like a bear with straight arms and legs—is this normal?
⚡ Short answer: Yes, this is completely normal and a common crawling variation.
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bir anne · Development
My baby crawls with their hands and feet flat (like a bear's walk) without bending their knees. Is this a normal crawling style?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Yes, this is completely normal and a common crawling variation. Before babies adopt classic four-point crawling, they often use this "bear walk" style—hips high, hands and feet flat, moving forward. This is typically a transitional phase as their trunk and hip muscles build toward classic crawling. General pediatric consensus is that most babies naturally switch to four-point crawling within weeks or move directly to walking. The only concern would be if your baby is over 9-10 months, using only one side of their body, or dragging one side—in that case, a pediatrician's input is valuable. Otherwise, enjoy watching this sweet phase.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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