The Milestone Myth – Why It’s OK if Your Baby Isn’t Crawling Yet

If you’ve ever found yourself googling “Should my baby be crawling by now?” at 3am while watching them chew a sock instead… you’re not alone.

The truth is, baby development milestones anxiety is so real. We totally get it. One scroll through social media and it feels like every other baby is reciting the alphabet while yours is still face-planting during tummy time.

But here’s the thing: milestones are guides, not deadlines. And your baby is developing beautifully in their own time—even if they’re not crawling just yet.

💬 The Wide, Wonderful Range of “Normal”

We see it every week in our Adventure Babies classes. One baby is rolling with wild determination. Another is just thrilled to stare at a bubble. A few are crawling across the room like they’ve got somewhere to be. And others? Still quite happy to lie on their back and watch the ceiling.

And all of them? Perfectly on track.

That’s the reality behind those polished milestone charts. Every baby is unique. Some skip crawling entirely and go straight to walking. Some babble early but take longer to sit up. And all of that is absolutely okay.

If you’re feeling the wobble of baby development milestones anxiety, take a breath. You’re doing great. And so is your baby.
👀 What We Do Look For in Class

At Adventure Babies, we’re not ticking off boxes—we’re tuning in.

We notice things like:

Babies reaching with purpose for the textured sensory tray

Eye contact during peekaboo

Joyful anticipation when the same puppet pops up again

Tiny fingers grabbing at a soft page in a book

A moment of stillness when a light show fills the room

These are all amazing signs of growth. And they can’t always be captured in a checklist.
📈 Trust the Timeline (but Don’t Be Ruled by It)

If you’re still unsure, the NHS offers a really helpful, grounded overview of what to expect across the first year. You can find their baby development timeline here.

It shows a range, not a race. And that’s the key takeaway: your baby isn’t behind—they’re becoming them.

💛 What Our Parents Say

Here’s what some of our parents have shared in class:

“I was panicking because my baby wasn’t crawling yet. Then I saw all the other babies doing totally different things and I felt so reassured.”

“It helped to realise I don’t have to ‘fix’ anything. She’s learning all the time—even if she’s just staring at the fairy lights.”

“He still isn’t crawling… but he’s obsessed with turning pages in books. And I never thought of that as a milestone until now!”

✨ Let Them Lead—We’ll Provide the Magic

So if you’re deep in the comparison trap, worrying about crawling, talking, or what your friend’s baby is doing on Instagram—come and join us.

Our classes are designed to support every stage of development, whether your baby is lying back, rolling forward, or scooting sideways like a little crab. No pressure. No judgement. Just playful support and shared wonder.

Because when it comes to baby development milestones anxiety, sometimes the best antidote is being surrounded by babies doing their own weird, wonderful, perfectly normal thing.

Bookings for our next term are now open—we’d love to welcome you in. 💛