11 month old doesn't try to move around

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I posted ages ago about being worried that my DS didn't roll over onto his front. I calmed down about that and realised he'd do it in his own time, but now starting to get concerned again because he's almost 11 months and still doesn't try to move anywhere. He's quite happy to lie or sit, and if toys are out of reach he makes a bit of an effort to reach them, realises he can't and gives up and sits quite happily with no toys!

He's very strong on his legs and if I hold his hands he will stand up for ages but he doesn't try to put his foot forward to walk.

He's just started to try and roll over onto his front (he's probably done this about 10 times) but he doesn't like it once he's there and just puts his face in the carpet and gets upset.

Do you think its normal for babies to not be moving at this age? All of my friend's babies are crawling, bum shuffling or cruising but my DS just sits there! He seems very content, eats and sleeps very well. He often flaps his arms around when he's excited as though he's about to take off, but it doesn't actually propel him forward!

Sounds like he's just quite chilled out to me. I think he sounds "normal" in all other respects, he'll probably be a super early talker who gets the other kids to fetch him stuff ;)

From what you say I wouldn't be too concerned. DS was similar, late to sit unaided and didn't consider crawling until exactly two weeks before he walked at a perfectly normal 13 months.

Very difficult not to compare with other kids but you just know that's not the way to go, don't you?

My DD is 10m and exactly the same. Hopefully you will find our experience reassuring:
She is advanced in some other ways compared to her peers - she eats mostly finger food and drinks from a cup unaided. She signs a bit and is making good progress with a couple of words. She also has worked shape sorters out (although can't ever fit the right one in the right hole yet )
Most of her peers are too busy moving around to sit and concentrate on any of these kinds of things so they are not so advanced with them.

We have come to the conclusion that Babies tend to either go all out for physical development (being mobile)or concentrate on mental development (fine motor skills and communication) of course some will also do both at once and be more average at both types of activity.

HTH - if you are concerned no GP should dismiss your concerns so why not take lo along for a bit of a check up. The HV told me DD was just "chilled out!"

Thanks - that is reassuring and I'm always telling myself not to compare him to others, they all develop differently, etc, etc, but its hard not to worry isn't it?

I think the reason I've started to worry recently is because any other time I've mentioned his development to the HV they've always said not to worry, he's fine, but the last time she seemed a bit more concerned and said I should bring him back if he's not cruising by the time he's a year old - I just can't imagine him doing that because he shows absolutely no interest in moving at all!

But you know how quickly things change. All of a sudden he will get the hang of it and be off - thats what I tell myself anyway

Callmeovercautious - that is reassuring, thank you, my DS can also drink from a cup (with a lid) and surprised me at how well he has recently learned to fit shapes in holes (although sometimes gets frustrated, throws them on the floor and then flaps his arms around like a mad thing again!). He babbles, dada, mama, wawa, etc - no actual words but lots of noises. We have been doing Sing and Sign and he does understand a couple of signs but doesn't do any yet. So hopefully he is developing the fine motor skills and the physical stuff will come later.

I know I should be grateful that I know when I put him down he'll still be in the same place when I come back! Must try to stop worrying!

My ds is 11 months and also doesn't move anywhere, although he does do a very wobbly tentative walk if you hold his hands. Also does the arm flapping thing! Apparently I didn't walk until 14 months and never crawled, so maybe it's not surprising. It is a bit worrying though, especially when all his friends seem more advanced. It's nice to know there are other babies who are happy to just sit there

Maybe we should start a "reasons I am glad my LO doesn't crawl yet" thread:

Me first - I can take a shower without locking her in a playpen/cot/highchair.

When we have baby get-togethers I can sit in a comfy chair with a drink while all the other mums run after their babies.

I can leave him on our bed and he won't roll off! (although I bet the first time he moves will be off the edge of the bed!)

Oh and I don't have to lock my cupboards/fridge or buy a stairgate yet.