Learning to Move

Michael is striving valiantly to master crawling. Now that he can sit, he seems less interested in doing it and will go from sitting to his hands and knees. He can push himself backward on the hardwood floors if he is wearing long pants. He gets on his hands and knees and rocks. He can swivel 360 degrees. His latest approach is to balance on his hands and feet. I am conscious of his surveying the apartment, making note of things he will attack once he can crawl. Computers, remote controls, electric cords, and cell phones top the list.

Floors are the safest place for babies Michael's age.