Hi,

My daughter is 11 and a half months old and has recently learned how to crawl. It is not your standard crawl though, she pushes off with one foot and slides the other bent leg underneath, and uses the usual arm movements to get herself along. Her bottom is getting closer and closer to the ground so she may actually start bum shuffling while still using her arms.
My question is, does it matter how children crawl? I have read conflicting reports. Some say it doesn't matter how they move, only that they are trying to get mobile. Others say they will have difficulties if they don't do it the proper way.
She is developing normally in all other areas, and is pulling herself up onto her knees and is pushing her walker around and cruising the furniture. She is a bright and attentive little munchkin, so I find it difficult to imagine her life will be impacted in any way by crawling in this unusual manner!
Your opinions are invited,
Thanks for your time,
Stella'sMum